Trump Reveals ‘No Taxes on Overtime,’ Mocks Harris at Arizona Rally

Former President Donald Trump recently introduced a new economic policy at a rally in Tucson, Arizona. During his speech, he proposed eliminating taxes on overtime pay, aiming to incentivize both employees and employers.

“Today, I’m also announcing that as part of our additional tax cuts, we will end all taxes on overtime,” Trump declared, receiving enthusiastic applause. He emphasized that this move would provide much-needed support to those who work overtime, highlighting that these hard-working Americans have often been overlooked by Washington.

In his address, Trump reiterated his commitment to aiding the working class. “It’s time for the working man and woman to finally catch a break, and that’s what we’re doing,” he stated.

In the past, Trump has proposed tax cuts on tips and Social Security benefits, but his Tucson speech lacked specific details regarding the new policy. Much of the address centered around his grievances concerning recent debates, including one hosted by ABC News, where he reiterated that he would not participate in future debates.

“So, because we’ve done two debates and because they were successful, there will be no third debate,” Trump said, eliciting cheers from his audience. He added that with voting already underway, it was crucial for his supporters to head to the polls.

Trump also launched personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, mimicking her speech patterns and joking about her name. “Now, Kamala is a very different kind of word, nice name, very nice name. You don’t know her as Harris. When you say Harris, everyone says, ‘Who the hell is that?’ right?” he quipped.

Before discussing his economic plans, Trump attempted to link immigration issues to rising housing costs, claiming that an influx of undocumented migrants was exacerbating these challenges and leading to unsafe neighborhoods.

Despite city officials’ repeated denials regarding threats associated with undocumented immigrants, Trump suggested that Haitian migrants were engaging in criminal activities, including animal abduction. He refrained from the more sensational claims he had previously made about these migrants.

In a broader anti-immigrant discourse, Trump asserted that the U.S. was being overrun by “foreign elements,” detailing supposed stories of various cities suffering from the rise in border crossings. His rhetoric relied on fear-based narratives rather than concrete evidence.

Research, including a 2020 study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, contradicts Trump’s assertions, revealing that U.S.-born citizens are more likely to be arrested for violent and drug crimes compared to undocumented immigrants. Furthermore, FBI statistics indicate that both murder and rape rates have decreased by 26% compared to last year.

As is common with Trump’s economic announcements, he did not provide extensive details on how the proposal would be implemented or funded, which could eventually impact taxpayers. However, he criticized President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, calling it unfair to those who had already paid off their loans.

“He kept saying to these students, no more loans, no more loans, which was very unfair to the millions of people that actually paid off their loans over the years,” Trump remarked.

Trump also reiterated his commitment to affordable housing, focusing on protecting single-family zoning. This strategy appears aimed at suburban women, a demographic he wishes to court, while critics argue that it may promote discriminatory zoning practices.

Pointing to this issue, Trump expressed that “the Radical Left wants to abolish the suburbs by forcing apartment complexes and low-income housing into the suburbs right next to your beautiful house.” He then pivoted to appeal directly to suburban women, asserting, “The suburbs were safe. That’s why, when they say suburban women maybe don’t like Trump, I think they’re wrong. I think they love me.”

Trump’s rally featured a blend of economic proposals and traditional themes from his previous campaigns, positioning himself as a defender of the working class while also outlining his views on immigration and housing policies.