John,

It appears Trump’s demands of a payroll tax cut―which threatens Social Security’s dedicated funding and does nothing for the tens of millions of unemployed―is being embraced by Mitch McConnell:[1]

In the next two to three weeks the Senate will vote on a new coronavirus relief and recovery package, which then must be reconciled with the progressive House package, known as the HEROES Act. We must make our voices heard right now to stop Trump’s and McConnell’s attack on Social Security and demand that the next (and possibly final) COVID-19 relief package deliver aid where the need is greatest―not deliver more tax handouts to the rich and corporations.

Read Frank’s email below for more details, then pitch in $5 or more today to fight back against Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell’s attacks on Social Security!

Thank you,

Andrea Haverdink
Digital Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund

[1] “GOP coronavirus bill likely to include payroll tax cut and tie school money to reopening plans,” Washington Post, July 20, 2020

-- Frank's email --

John,

The Senate is back in session and that means that this week we should get our first glimpse at the next COVID-19 aid package.

With tens of millions of people still out of work due to the pandemic-caused recession, much of the focus is on whether or not Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will continue the $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefits that expire in about a week.

But, instead of fighting for direct cash aid to people and families in need, what is Donald Trump doing? Demanding a payroll tax cut, which does nothing to help those who are out of work and does little for the rest of us.[1] Just look at this Washington Post headline:

A payroll tax cut is another handout to corporations, and it also offers no assistance to the tens of millions who are unemployed now. And it can undermine Social Security’s dedicated funding. We’re fighting back, demanding that the next COVID-19 aid package rejects handouts to corporations and the wealthy and focuses aid where the need is greatest.

Working families would get a lot more financial aid from the House-passed HEROES Act, which is sitting at the Senate desk, than they will get from Trump’s misguided payroll tax cut.[2]  

Donate to Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund today to fight back against Trump’s demands of a payroll tax cut, which undermines Social Security and does nothing for those most in need.

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Yesterday, Trump told Fox News Sunday, “I would consider not signing [the COVID-19 aid package] if we don’t have a payroll tax cut, yes.”[3]

This is only the latest example of Trump siding with the rich and corporations over working people. Recall, Trump’s tax scam overwhelmingly benefited the rich and corporations.

And, according to our allies at the Coalition on Human Needs, a nine-month “payroll tax holiday” would cost Social Security $840 billion in funding, and would provide $0 in aid to the tens of millions who are still unemployed.[4]

Donate today to fight back against Donald Trump’s attacks on Social Security and demand the next COVID-19 aid package direct aid where the need is greatest.

Thank you for fighting for a tax system and a pandemic response that puts people first.

Frank Clemente
Executive Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund

[1] “Trump demands payroll tax cut while GOP eyes benefits cuts for unemployed,” Washington Post, July 19, 2020

[2] “Payroll Tax Cut Is Poor Stimulus,” Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, May 12, 2020

[3] “Weekly Tax,” Politico, July 20, 2020

[4] “COVID-19 Watch, Tracking Hardship,” Coalition on Human Needs, July 17, 2020