Just after midnight on Wednesday, the United States Senate passed the highly controversial Republican Tax Bill. With a vote expected to take in the House of Representatives later in the morning, Donald Trump decided to give his thoughts.
Trump on taxes
The Republican-proposed tax bill that has long been championed by Donald Trump was put up for a vote in the United States Senate late Tuesday night. By the time the votes were counted, the bill had enough support to pass, doing so down party lines with a 51-48 vote with only Republican Sen. John McCain sitting out.
Earlier on Tuesday, the House of Representatives thought they had passed the bill themselves but due to a technicality, were forced to reschedule a vote for the following day. The bill in question has been controversial, with critics pointing to the massive tax breaks given to corporations and wealthy individuals, while labeling it a "Tax Scam." As seen on his Twitter feed on December 20, Donald Trump was pleased with the results of the Senate vote.
The United States Senate just passed the biggest in history Tax Cut and Reform Bill. Terrible Individual Mandate (ObamaCare)Repealed. Goes to the House tomorrow morning for final vote. If approved, there will be a News Conference at The White House at approximately 1:00 P.M.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 20, 2017
In a tweet sent out just minutes after the Senate vote on taxes was complete, Donald Trump decided to gloat about the bill moving forward.
"The United States Senate just passed the biggest in history Tax Cut and Reform Bill," Trump tweeted out.
BREAKING: Senate passes 1st major rewrite of US tax code in 31 years, setting stage for final House vote on Wednesday.
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 20, 2017
"Terrible Individual Mandate (ObamaCare) Repealed," Donald Trump continued.
"Goes to the House tomorrow morning for final vote. If approved, there will be a News Conference at The White House at approximately 1:00 P.M," he concluded. Within seconds of Trump's tweet, those who have opposed the bill made sure to fire back.
Twitter backlash
With recent polls showing majority opposition to the tax bill around the country, it didn't come as a surprise when Donald Trump received backlash from his tweet.
"Enjoy the tax cut for you and your rich friends. Thanks for taking health care away from millions of people. We will remember at mid terms," one tweet read.
There will be no safe quarter in our political theater for those who have perpetrated this #GOPTaxScamBill
— Matthew W. Parsons (@CajPaLa) December 20, 2017
Do you people really believe this guy? Look at all the analysis: this is a scam that lowers the rate, but takes away all kinds of other things so you'll be paying more. And it's temporary.
— David Fencil (@urquelldude) December 20, 2017
I'm disappointed that you have lied to me and my fellow Americans for the last time. I have no respect for you or your administration. I hope you get your comeuppance sooner than later. May 2018 be your downfall.
— Lee Fobert (@leefobert) December 20, 2017
"Congrats to Democrats on preemptively winning the 2018 midterms thanks to Republican selfishness!" one Twitter user wrote.
"Where I’m sure you will all be laughing and having a grand ole time at the expense of the middle class. You guys are a joke," another tweet noted.
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
— Religion (@TypicalManWhore) December 20, 2017
In effect you have killed funding for the Affordable Heath Care Act to succeed and raise taxes on the middle class! YOUR FIRED!
— Jewel Shepard (@Jewelshepard) December 20, 2017
Sad loss for all real citizens other than corporate entities and the extreme wealthy ...a huge loss of the fairness left!!
— Jill Guthrie (@jill_guthrie) December 20, 2017
"What stupid a** prop will you bring out this time?" an additional tweet wondered. "Yeah yeah... Fu*k the middle and lower class. We got the memo. Go sell a tacky hat or something," a social media user stated. With the tax bill headed to the House for a vote that is expected to pass, it will only be a matter of time before the president is able to sign it into law.
