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Rattner Debunks Trump's 68% Tax Hike Claim

5/8/2025

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MSNBC finance expert Steven Rattner took aim at President Trump's assertion of a looming 68% tax hike by Democrats, labeling it as misleading. He clarified that the figure stems from the expiration of a 2017 tax cut, which could disproportionately impact low-income earners. Rattner underscored the troubling economic uncertainty that businesses are grappling with today.

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MSNBC finance expert Steven Rattner took aim at President Trump's assertion of a looming 68% tax hike by Democrats, labeling it as misleading. He clarified that the figure stems from the expiration of a 2017 tax cut, which could disproportionately impact low-income earners. Rattner underscored the troubling economic uncertainty that businesses are grappling with today.