Campaign to Renew Trump’s Tax Cuts Gains Momentum
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FIRST ON FOX: A powerful, fiscally conservative political advocacy group is gearing up to launch a substantial campaign aimed at urging Congress to renew the sweeping tax cuts originally signed into law by former President Donald Trump during his first term in office.
The organization behind this initiative, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), is known for its deep financial resources and grassroots influence, thanks in part to its founders, the billionaire Koch brothers. AFP has announced a commitment of million for a comprehensive campaign advocating the extension of Trump’s signature Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
The campaign, which is set to kick off with an advertising blitz this week across all 50 states, aims to mobilize public support for renewing the tax cuts before they are scheduled to expire at the end of the year.
The TCJA, enacted in 2017, brought significant changes to the nation’s tax code and provided financial relief to a vast majority of taxpayers. However, many of the law’s provisions are set to sunset, potentially triggering tax increases for countless Americans if Congress does not take action. AFP warns that the impending expiration could lead to a scenario where millions of taxpayers face increased liabilities, with the possibility of an additional ,500 or more in taxes come next year.
AFP is framing the situation as urgent, stating that Congress is “facing a countdown to crisis that threatens the family budgets of virtually every American.”
Emily Seidel, President and CEO of AFP, emphasized the importance of renewing the TCJA, describing it as “the most pro-growth tax reform in American history.” She stressed the need for Congress to make the extension of these tax cuts a top priority to sustain economic growth and stability.
Seidel stated, “Renewing the TCJA must be a top priority so we can ensure this historic achievement continues to fuel decades of economic prosperity – and AFP is fully committed to mobilizing millions of people to ensure it gets done.”
According to AFP’s Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule, the expiration of the tax cuts could lead to severe tax burdens for families across the country. He believes that extending and enhancing the TCJA could help “make America more affordable, create greater opportunity, and reignite the American dream.”
To achieve these goals, AFP is activating its extensive grassroots organization, which has reached approximately 30 million voters over the past two years. The campaign will comprise calls to lawmakers, community phone banks, and targeted outreach efforts, including 20,000 planned conversations at constituents’ doors in February alone.
Alongside their grassroots mobilization, AFP’s campaign will involve over 1,000 meetings with congressional offices, in-district events featuring activists, roundtable discussions with job creators, and personal testimonials that illustrate the potential negative impacts on families and businesses if Congress fails to extend the tax cuts.
The organization plans to publish op-eds at both national and state levels, conduct interviews on TV and radio, and engage in direct mail campaigns, as well as leverage its popular podcast platform to raise awareness about their cause.
During his campaign to reclaim the presidency, Trump consistently vowed to extend his earlier tax cuts. Previously, the original TCJA received no support from Democrats and was enacted when Republicans had control of both chambers of Congress. Currently, the Republican leadership in both the House and Senate prioritizes the renewal of these tax cuts. However, the financial implications of extending such legislation, which could exacerbate the nation’s existing trillion deficit, have sparked divisions within the Republican ranks.
While AFP had its differences with Trump throughout his initial administration, it was a significant advocate for his tax reform and also supported bipartisan criminal justice reform. Notably, the group’s political wing endorsed Trump rival Nikki Haley at the end of 2023 for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Following Haley’s exit from the race, AFP Action shifted its focus to down-ballot races, demonstrating the evolving nature of political alliances as the campaign season unfolds.
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