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Trump Resists Millionaire Tax Hike Amid GOP Tensions

4/25/2025

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Trump Opposes Tax Hike

President Trump is wary of backing a tax increase on millionaires, worried about potential political fallout. House Speaker Mike Johnson supports this stance, reflecting the GOP's long-standing resistance to tax hikes. As divisions surface over Medicaid cuts and budget issues, the party's unity and future direction hang in the balance, revealing deep-seated tensions.

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Smucker Delays Budget Vote

Congressman Lloyd Smucker has emerged as a key player in the ongoing budget battle, successfully pushing to postpone a vote on a resolution that seeks to slash $1.5 trillion in spending, including potential cuts to Medicaid. As House GOP leaders gear up for a tax reconciliation vote by late May, they grapple with internal divisions and a precarious majority.

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Trump Opposes Tax Hike

President Trump is wary of backing a tax increase on millionaires, worried about potential political fallout. House Speaker Mike Johnson supports this stance, reflecting the GOP's long-standing resistance to tax hikes. As divisions surface over Medicaid cuts and budget issues, the party's unity and future direction hang in the balance, revealing deep-seated tensions.

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