President Trump is once again doing what he does best — saying the quiet part out loud and giving the political establishment a migraine in the process. On Tuesday, he tossed a casual grenade into the swampy trenches of D.C. bureaucracy by suggesting that, in the not-so-distant future, the American people might not have to pay income taxes at all. Yes, you read that correctly. No more income tax. Let that sink in while you’re digging through your shoebox of receipts and W-2s.
Speaking to reporters with his usual blend of swagger and certainty, Trump hinted that his administration is exploring ways to fund the government without picking the pockets of working Americans. “Whether you get rid of it or just keep it around for fun or have it really low… you won’t be paying income tax,” Trump said. And while he’s clearly joking about the “fun” part — no one has ever done their taxes for fun — the bigger idea is one that’s been circling conservative wishlists for decades.
Of course, cue the eye rolls and pearl-clutching from the usual suspects. Critics are already gearing up with their favorite word — “unrealistic” — as if the same folks who’ve been fine printing trillions of dollars for pet projects and bloated agencies suddenly care about fiscal reality. But Trump doesn’t seem worried about the naysayers. In fact, his team is already putting pieces in place.
BREAKING: President Trump just announced he expects the income tax to be ABOLISHED soon.
This would be the single greatest economic move in American history. Imagine taking home 100% of your paycheck?
The economy would explode overnight. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/aJYqvkUNQy
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) December 2, 2025
The concept isn’t just hot air. Remember the “External Revenue Service” he mentioned during his inaugural address? That wasn’t a throwaway line. Trump’s vision is to replace income taxes with tariffs and duties on foreign countries — flipping the script on a system that’s long favored global freeloaders over American families. “Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be tariffing and taxing foreign nations to enrich our citizens,” he said again Tuesday, doubling down on a theme that’s quickly becoming central to his economic strategy.
And there’s momentum. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his top economic adviser Joseph Lavorgna are on board. Lavorgna recently wrote that Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — yes, that’s the real name — is “making life affordable again” for everyday Americans. He said the bill is designed to increase take-home pay, create tax incentives for working families, and spur what he calls a “disinflationary boom.” Translation: More money in your wallet, and fewer ways for Washington to take it.
Even Bessent is chiming in with predictions of increased tax refunds and wage growth. That’s the kind of news that might sound too good to be true — but then again, under Trump, we’ve already seen historic tax cuts, deregulation, and an energy boom. So if anyone was going to aim for the moon on this one, it was always going to be him.
.@SecScottBessent: “In 2026, we are going to see very substantial tax refunds in the First Quarter… We’re going to see real wage increases. I think next year is going to be a fantastic year.” pic.twitter.com/3XTBD8wK7q
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 2, 2025
Now, of course, there are still questions. Could tariffs really cover the gap left by income taxes? Would foreign nations push back? And would Congress — especially the Senate — actually go along with something this massive? Those are real hurdles. But if Trump’s latest comments are any indication, the groundwork is already being laid. And unlike past presidents who promised change and delivered committee hearings, Trump has a habit of actually doing the things he talks about — even if it means shaking up the system that’s gotten a little too comfortable cashing in on your April 15th anxiety.
Fox News reports this is Trump’s most direct support yet for removing income taxes from the equation. And while there’s a long way to go before that becomes reality, the message is clear: Trump is betting big on American workers, and he’s not shy about breaking old rules to make it happen.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who’ve ever stared at your paycheck and wondered why the government gets such a large cut — well, this might be the most exciting idea you’ve heard in a while. Keep an eye on this one.
