The Dispatch Podcast Will Trump Lower Your Taxes? | Interview: Grover Norquist
Jan 20, 2025
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform and a key figure in Republican tax policy, joins the discussion to delve into the tax strategies of a potential second Trump administration. He explores the impact of tax cuts and government dynamics on economic growth. The conversation covers the complexities of SALT deductions, unionization issues, and the interplay between tariffs and deregulation. Norquist also emphasizes the promising potential of tax reforms like expensing, which could boost job creation and productivity.
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The Republican Coalition
- The modern Republican Party is a coalition of people who want to be left alone in different areas.
- They may disagree on how to use their freedom, but they unite around limited government.
Teamsters Picketing
- Kevin Williamson tells a story about being picketed by the Teamsters.
- The Teamsters picketed his Philadelphia newspaper even though it had no drivers.
Taxes vs. Spending
- Kevin Williamson argues that taxes are secondary to spending.
- He believes the focus on taxes hasn't slowed government growth.