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In one of the most interesting campaign developments of this election cycle, Donald Trump has voiced a policy program that would abolish taxes on tips. He did this, in true Trump fashion, after leaving a $500 tip at a Philly cheesesteak joint. WATCH: PAYING IT FOWARD: Former President Trump stuns Philly with $500 tip at iconic cheesesteak spot while amplifying campaign call to abolish tip taxes.

pic.twitter.com/9DTbafKvyy There are criticisms of this, from the Right and the Left.



The Right because it seems some are mad (as in 2016) that Trump is the nominee again. I've told you before about my opposition to Trump in 2016, and my acceptance of not only his presidency but the fact that I voted for him in 2020 and will do so again in November. Not because I agree with everything he says or does, and not because I think he's the savior of the republic.

He's not Biden. And I know with certainty if those on the Right who don't like this policy heard it come from their preferred politician, they would be in support of it. But because it came from Trump, it's automatically bad.

Biden's policies have been disastrous for America and Americans, especially the lower- and middle-income Americans who are struggling under the weight of inflation, a lackluster employment sector, and facing increased taxes as Trump-era tax breaks are due to sunset. So this policy position Trump has taken is good policy and good politics . It speaks directly to a segment of voters -- young men and women -- who.

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