Happy Tax Day: Trump Cut Taxes for Billionaires and Raised Them on Everyone Else

HARTFORD — On Tax Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the following statement:

“If you’re not a billionaire, Donald Trump and Washington Republicans raised your taxes. Trump’s tariff program is the largest tax hike since 1993, costing American families an average of $1,600 last year. The Republican federal budget provides tax relief to top earners, while 25% of Americans pay more than $400 extra per year. Coupled with Republicans and Trump increasing health care costs and skyrocketing gas prices, this is the most expensive Tax Day in recent memory. The only people catching a break are the wealthy and well-connected.

“Here in Connecticut, Democrats are doing the opposite. We are working to cut the sales tax on groceries, clothing, and everyday essentials to put money back in the pockets of middle-class families. We will keep delivering for Connecticut families to protect them from the ‘Billionaire First’ policies of Trump and his MAGA allies in the General Assembly.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kevin Coughlin | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov | 203-710-0193