Trump Backs $4.5T Tax Cut in House GOP Budget Plan

News February 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • Senate Republicans would prefer to fund priorities like defense and border enforcement first and resolve contentious tax disputes later.
  • The House GOP wants to allow $4.5 trillion in tax cuts in exchange for $2 trillion in spending cuts and a $4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling.
  • Trump’s public declaration could help House Speaker Mike Johnson gather the votes he needs to pass the budget.