Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her support for the elimination of taxes on tips for hospitality and service workers, a policy initially proposed by former President Donald Trump. This endorsement comes as Harris prepares to unveil an economic plan and aims to garner support from service industry workers in Nevada.
During a rally in Las Vegas, attended by members of a local culinary workers union, Harris pledged to champion policies benefiting working families, citing the removal of taxes on tips as an example. She emphasized her commitment to raising the minimum wage and supporting service and hospitality workers.
Former President Trump, who had previously suggested the idea at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, accused Harris of imitating his policy proposal. He criticized her motives, alleging that she was only interested in political gain.
The Culinary Union Local 226's secretary-treasurer expressed skepticism about Trump's promise, highlighting the need for genuine solutions over campaign rhetoric.
Harris acknowledged the union's members at the rally, following the official endorsement from Culinary Union Local 226. This move marks one of Harris' initial policy announcements since becoming the Democratic nominee.
Speaking in Arizona, Harris outlined her upcoming policy platform, focusing on reducing costs and strengthening the economy. Her campaign elaborated on the plan to eliminate taxes on tips, indicating a willingness to collaborate with Congress on income limits and anti-fraud measures.
The proposal to eliminate taxes on tips would be accompanied by a push for Congress to raise the minimum wage, according to a Harris campaign official. The official emphasized the importance of crafting legislation that prevents abuse of the policy by high-income earners.
Vice President Harris's advocacy for this policy aligns with her broader agenda to support working families and promote economic stability.
