President-elect Donald Trump met with New York's House Republicans and expressed his intent to help scrap the controversial congestion pricing toll implemented in New York City. He emphasized that he wants to eliminate this tax, acknowledging it as a burden on residents and saying, 'He wants to kill it,' according to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. The meeting reflected Trump's responsiveness to local concerns and the desire to assist in efforts to alleviate financial pressures on New Yorkers.
During his meeting, Trump also displayed strong support for efforts to raise the SALT cap, the deduction limit on state and local taxes on federal returns. Rep. Mike Lawler noted that Trump stated, 'He's fully on board with lifting the cap on SALT,' indicating a willingness to engage with House Republicans to forge a consensus to provide much-needed tax relief for constituents.
Lawler further elaborated on Trump's approach to the SALT cap, stating, 'The president reiterated his support for lifting the cap on SALT and talking to us about the need to come up with a number.' This highlights his commitment towards potentially redefining tax structures that have been seen as punitive towards New Yorkers, whose state and local governance has been critiqued as financially burdensome.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis conveyed Trump's understanding of local frustrations, saying, 'He understands the plight of New Yorkers who are being abused by our mayor and our governor who treat them like ATMs.' This statement underscores Trump's alignment with the Republican delegation's views on taxation and governance in New York.
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