By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-wants-tax-cuts-middle-class-not-just-rich-americans Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says he wants tax cuts for middle class, not just rich Americans Politics Sep 14, 2017 12:54 PM EDT President Donald Trump says he wants to cut taxes to help middle-class Americans, not rich ones. He told reporters Thursday in Florida that his tax cut plans are “not to benefit the wealthy.” His plans include reducing individual taxes and lowering the corporate rate to 15 percent. Trump seems to be backpedaling on comments Wednesday, when he suggested rates could go higher for rich people. Trump said then, “if they have to go higher, they’ll go higher, frankly.” He didn’t say that Thursday, and he emphasized that wealthy Americans are not his priority. Trump said that “the individual rate coming down will be substantial for the middle class,” adding those are the Americans he aims to “take care of.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he wants to cut taxes to help middle-class Americans, not rich ones. He told reporters Thursday in Florida that his tax cut plans are “not to benefit the wealthy.” His plans include reducing individual taxes and lowering the corporate rate to 15 percent. Trump seems to be backpedaling on comments Wednesday, when he suggested rates could go higher for rich people. Trump said then, “if they have to go higher, they’ll go higher, frankly.” He didn’t say that Thursday, and he emphasized that wealthy Americans are not his priority. Trump said that “the individual rate coming down will be substantial for the middle class,” adding those are the Americans he aims to “take care of.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now