By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-attacks-democrats-twitter-tax-overhaul-plan Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump attacks Democrats on Twitter over his tax overhaul plan Politics Oct 16, 2017 9:01 AM EDT President Donald Trump is assailing Democrats as he continues to lobby for his tax overhaul plan. Trump says on Twitter Monday that “Democrats only want to increase taxes and obstruct.” He adds “that’s all they are good at!” The Democrats only want to increase taxes and obstruct. That's all they are good at! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2017 In another tweet, Trump cited an economist appearing on Fox News who criticized Democrats. Art Laffer just said that he doesn't know how a Democrat could vote against the big tax cut/reform bill and live with themselves! @FoxNews — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2017 After a year with no major legislative accomplishments, Trump is hoping to pass a major tax overhaul plan, which includes a proposal to cut the 35 percent corporate tax rate to 20 percent. Republicans have called the plan a benefit for the middle class, arguing that cutting the corporate rate will spur more investment by companies, which would then boost hiring and worker productivity. Democrats have criticized it as a boon for corporations and the wealthy. 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 is assailing Democrats as he continues to lobby for his tax overhaul plan. Trump says on Twitter Monday that “Democrats only want to increase taxes and obstruct.” He adds “that’s all they are good at!” The Democrats only want to increase taxes and obstruct. That's all they are good at! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2017 In another tweet, Trump cited an economist appearing on Fox News who criticized Democrats. Art Laffer just said that he doesn't know how a Democrat could vote against the big tax cut/reform bill and live with themselves! @FoxNews — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2017 After a year with no major legislative accomplishments, Trump is hoping to pass a major tax overhaul plan, which includes a proposal to cut the 35 percent corporate tax rate to 20 percent. Republicans have called the plan a benefit for the middle class, arguing that cutting the corporate rate will spur more investment by companies, which would then boost hiring and worker productivity. Democrats have criticized it as a boon for corporations and the wealthy. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now