Trump promotes new tax cuts during campaign stops in Nevada and Arizona before midterms

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200

President Donald Trump plans visits to Nevada and Arizona this week to emphasize the tax cuts passed by congressional Republicans and signed into law last year. These appearances follow the national tax filing deadline and aim to energize voters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, where the GOP faces potential seat losses due to inflation, rising gas prices, and the ongoing conflict with Iran. The White House hopes to showcase the legislation, branded the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and later renamed the Working Families Tax Cuts, as a major success that simplifies the tax filing process and increases refunds for average Americans. Trump told Fox Business that taxpayers are receiving unexpectedly high refunds, claiming the measure benefits working families through cuts on tips and overtime pay. The visits are also designed to appeal to service industry workers in Las Vegas and voters attending a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix. Democrats, however, have criticized the legislation