The article critiques the push by some Republican activists to prioritize tax cuts early in Donald Trump's new term. Despite claims from groups like the Club for Growth about tax cuts driving economic growth, evidence suggests that growth was slower following these cuts. Public opinion also reveals that tax reform isn't a major concern for voters, particularly within the Republican base, many of whom favor raising taxes to reduce the deficit rather than extending cuts. Fiscal conservatives within the party express reluctance to continue tax breaks without resolving budget deficits.
The Club for Growth, a free-enterprise advocacy group, states that sustaining the big tax cut Trump signed must be Congress’s top priority, citing it brought record economic growth.
Economic growth was actually lower in the year after the tax cuts than the year before, contrary to claims of record achievements.
Surveys show tax cuts are not a priority for the American people or even for working-class Republicans, with many favoring tax increases on corporations over cuts.
Genuine fiscal conservatives within the Republican Party oppose extending tax cuts without addressing the significantly larger federal budget deficit.
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