President Donald Trump has recently arrived in Las Vegas after visiting wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles. While in Nevada, he is expected to focus on a major policy that could bring relief to many workers—eliminating taxes on tips.
Nevada GOP Chairman Michael McDonald shared insights about this policy with FOX5. McDonald, who met with the President alongside Governor Joe Lombardo, said Trump is particularly interested in the idea of “no tax on tips” and “no tax on Social Security.” According to McDonald, these issues were highlighted during their discussion with Trump, and the message was well-received by the local community.
“He cares about the no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security. That was something that we brought to the community, and everybody loved it because we’re all hurting,” McDonald said. “The price of gas, the cost of eggs, and food overall are rising. I think you have someone who’s really listening to the American people.”
The policy, McDonald believes, strikes a chord with people in Southern Nevada, a region with a high number of tipped workers, especially compared to other parts of the country. “He’s worked for the working men and women. A lot of union members, especially from the culinary union, will show up tomorrow (Saturday),” McDonald explained.
He further emphasized that many voters who supported Trump in the past are expected to attend the event at Circa Resort and Casino, eager to hear more about the President’s support for working-class Americans.
However, not everyone is fully convinced by this tax plan. Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford, who sponsors the “no tax on tips” legislation in Congress, expressed some concerns about the lack of guidelines in President Trump’s proposal. While Horsford supports the idea of exempting tips from taxes, he notes important differences between his bill and Trump’s plan.
“My bill provides guardrails that ensure the tax benefit goes to the hardworking people who deserve it,” Horsford said. “Without those safeguards, there’s a risk that wealthy individuals could manipulate the system by making large donations or gifts and calling them tips.”
Horsford is worried that without proper checks and regulations, the policy could inadvertently benefit the wealthy rather than the intended working-class individuals.
Despite these concerns, the discussion surrounding the “no tax on tips” proposal will take center stage at an event scheduled at the Circa Resort and Casino on Saturday, January 25th. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., and President Trump is set to speak at 12:30 p.m. Around 2,000 people are expected to attend the event.
The outcome of this policy discussion could have significant implications, especially in Nevada, where tipped workers play a major role in the local economy. Whether it can gain broader support will depend on how both the public and lawmakers receive it in the coming weeks.
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