Trump Informs Vegas Audience He'll Impose Taxes on Casino Tips.
During a scorching hot campaign rally in Las Vegas on Sunday, Donald Trump suggested getting rid of the taxes paid to the IRS on tips.
Thousands of his devoted supporters gathered in Las Vegas' Sunset Park, where temperatures reached 103°F, listened intently as Trump said, "When I get into office, we will no longer charge taxes on tips."
Trump elaborated, "We're going to do that immediately, first thing in office because this issue has been contentious for a long time, and you provide exceptional service. You take good care of people."
Trump was well aware of his audience, as the casino sector, which employs about 300,000 people in Las Vegas, is its largest employer.
Both Trump and his presumptive Democratic rival, President Joe Biden, are focused on encouraging voter turnout in Nevada and other crucial swing states ahead of the November 5 election.
Trump's speech followed closely after a fundraiser he attended the previous day co-hosted by local construction billionaire Don Ahern, where tickets cost up to $844,600 per couple.
Since 2016, Nevada has voted blue in every election. However, in 2020, it appeared to be more violet, with Biden claiming victory by a mere two-point margin.
Attacked by Culinary
Not even an hour later, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and the Bartenders Union Local 165, representing 60,000 workers in Las Vegas and Reno's casino resorts, released a scathing statement against Trump.
Ted Pappageorge, the Culinary secretary treasurer, said, "For years, the Culinary Union has battled for the rights of tipped workers and opposed unfair taxation. Relief is certainly needed for tip earners, but Nevada workers are wise enough to recognize the distinction between genuine solutions and wild campaign pledges from a convicted felon."
The rally marked Trump's first public appearance since his conviction on 34 felony counts in his New York hush-money trial only a fortnight ago.
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