Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominee, has been struggling to articulate a coherent vision for the future, let alone come up with original policy proposals. It’s almost comical how her campaign website is void of any substantial policy issues.
In stark contrast, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has made his policy promises front and center on his website, clearly laying out 20 promises that resonate with conservative voters. Yet, out of nowhere, Harris and her running mate Joe Biden are suddenly full of ideas.
And what’s their big move? They’re blatantly ripping off one of Trump’s proposals—eliminating taxes on tipped wages. If that isn’t a desperate attempt to win over voters, I don’t know what is.
Biden’s Convenient Change of Heart
From The Hill:
President Biden would “absolutely” sign legislation to eliminate taxes on tipped wages if it made it to his desk, the White House said Monday, embracing a policy first proposed by former President Trump and echoed by Vice President Harris.“Look, this is something that the president supports,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a briefing. “He supports eliminating taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers while also raising minimum wage and preventing the wealthy from gaming the system.”
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the irony here. Biden, who had not previously mentioned anything about eliminating taxes on tipped wages, is now all in favor of it.
Why? Because Trump suggested it first. That’s right—the man they’ve been vilifying for years comes up with a pro-worker policy, and suddenly Biden and Harris are on board. It’s as if they’ve realized that they can’t just run on a platform of “We’re not Trump,” and they’re grasping at straws to seem relevant.
Trump’s Bold Move—Now Stolen
More from The Hill: Biden had not previously spoken about the concept publicly. Trump first raised the idea in June at a rally in Nevada, which is a battleground state and home to thousands of service industry workers.
Republican lawmakers quickly followed Trump’s suggestion by introducing a bill aimed at eliminating taxes on tips.
Trump’s proposal was a smart move, especially in a state like Nevada where the service industry is a major employer. It’s clear he understands the struggles of working-class Americans and is offering a tangible solution to help them keep more of their hard-earned money.
But instead of coming up with their own ideas, Biden and Harris have decided to take the easy route—copy Trump and hope no one notices. Spoiler alert: We noticed.
The Hypocrisy of the Left
It’s almost laughable how Biden and Harris are trying to position themselves as champions of the working class when their track record says otherwise. For years, they’ve pushed policies that hurt small businesses and working Americans, from burdensome regulations to tax hikes.
Now, they want us to believe they’re on the side of service workers because they’re suddenly in favor of eliminating taxes on tips? Give me a break.
Harris’s Desperation Is Showing
This isn’t the first time Harris has tried to piggyback on Trump’s ideas, and it certainly won’t be the last. Her entire campaign has been a desperate attempt to appear as a viable alternative to Trump, but the truth is, she’s running on empty. Her sudden support for Trump’s no-tax-on-tips proposal is just the latest example of her lack of original thought and her willingness to say whatever she thinks will get her elected.
At the end of the day, this whole episode just reinforces what we’ve known all along: Biden and Harris are more interested in following than leading. They’re more concerned with winning an election than with actually making meaningful changes that benefit the American people. So while they scramble to adopt Trump’s policies, we’ll be here, watching, and remembering who really had the bold ideas first.
Key Takeaways:
- Biden and Harris have suddenly adopted Trump’s proposal to eliminate taxes on tipped wages, despite having no prior stance on the issue.
- Trump’s original idea was to help service workers, particularly in battleground states like Nevada, where the service industry is crucial.
- The move highlights Harris’s lack of original policy ideas and her campaign’s desperation to appear relevant.
Source: The Hill
