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Trump’s Tax-Free Tipping Scheme

It’s Trump’s tax-free tipping scheme, a billionaire’s delight, Turning bonuses to tips, keeping profits out of sight.

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Louise
Oct 11, 2024
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(Verse 1)

Back in ‘82, they cut the rich a deal,

Raised taxes on the working class, made it all too real.

Reagan’s plan was simple, give billionaires a break,

While the middle class got the hit they couldn’t shake.

Now Trump’s got a new scheme, says tips should be free,

But it’s not for the workers, no, that’s not the key.

Hedge funds and bankers, they’re the ones who’ll score,

Reclassify those bonuses, and they’ll pay no more.

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