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Trump's Address Sparks Tax Debate: Scalise vs. Jeffries

2/26/2026

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Trump's Address Sparks Debate

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise criticized Democrats' tax policies as seeking higher taxes.
Scalise noted Biden-era losses, saying families lost about $3,000 in buying power, and argued the Working Families Tax Cut would restore stability.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries highlighted Democrats' focus on affordability and economic issues, insisting Republicans have failed to deliver for the American people.

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Scalise Champions Border Security

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, naming border security the top election issue for 2024.
He criticized Democrats for border policies, claiming they allowed violent crime to rise and failed to support crime victims.
He highlighted the Working Families Tax Cut, saying it would return over $1,000 to families.
Scalise pledged to seek consensus among Republicans to advance their goals.

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Trump's Address Sparks Debate

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise criticized Democrats' tax policies as seeking higher taxes.
Scalise noted Biden-era losses, saying families lost about $3,000 in buying power, and argued the Working Families Tax Cut would restore stability.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries highlighted Democrats' focus on affordability and economic issues, insisting Republicans have failed to deliver for the American people.

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