Trump Promises to Reduce Federal Income Tax to 12%. Here’s the Budget Shortfall
The claim that Trump is "reducing federal income tax to 12%" oversimplifies a more complex and consequential set of tax policies.
Steve Levine
Steve Levine is the editor of donaldtrumpclassaction.com. He builds consumer-facing resources on class action lawsuits and settlements, including OpenClassActions.com, which has been cited by Krebs on Security and Food & Wine. Coverage here works from primary sources — court dockets, Federal Register entries and official agency statements.
Trump Claims Household Energy Bills Doubled. Here’s the Average Increase
President Trump has claimed that household energy bills have doubled under his administration, but the verified data tells a more complex story.
Trump Says He’ll Repeal Federal Climate Emissions Caps. Here’s the EPA Authority
President Trump has the authority to repeal federal climate emissions caps through his appointed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who on February 12, 2026,...
Trump Promises to Eliminate Federal Estate Planning Taxes. Here’s the Revenue Estimate
Trump has promised to eliminate federal estate taxes entirely, a policy that would represent a dramatic shift from current law.
Trump Claims Grocery Chains Are Price Fixing. Here’s What Antitrust Data Shows
The antitrust data tells a complicated story that doesn't fully support Trump's price-fixing claims.
Trump Says He’ll Cut Federal Support for Public Broadcasting. Here’s the Annual Amount
Congress eliminated $1.1 billion in federal funding allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which administers federal support to...
Trump Promises to End Federal Loan Programs for EV Buyers. Here’s the Incentive Value
Trump's administration has eliminated the federal EV tax credit that previously offered up to $7,500 for new electric vehicle purchases and $4,000 for...
Trump Claims Border Encounters Are the Highest Ever Recorded. Here’s the Historical Context
When President Trump claims border encounters have reached their "highest ever recorded," the data tells a starkly different story.
Trump Says He’ll Remove Federal Oversight From Certain Banks. Here’s the Regulatory Structure
The Trump administration is systematically removing federal oversight from banks through several coordinated actions that fundamentally reshape how the...
Trump Promises to Cut Federal Defense Spending. Here’s the Current Allocation
Despite the headline, Trump's 2027 budget proposal does not cut federal defense spending—it dramatically increases it. The administration is requesting $1.