Leavitt's gaffe confuses Trump's tax policy plans

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a mistake during a press briefing on Wednesday. She said President Donald Trump is “committed to passing a big reconciliation package later this year,” which includes “ending no taxes on tips.” Critics interpreted this as a confusing double negative that goes against Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips, a policy he has not yet implemented. Leavitt faced similar criticism earlier this week when she mistakenly said the Department of Justice would focus on “fighting law and order” instead of “fighting for law and order.” Many people found her errors humorous, with social media users pointing out her struggles with language. Several users commented online, expressing their disbelief and humor over the mistake. Some felt it showed a lack of clarity in the administration's messaging. Overall, the blunder has sparked a wave of mockery and debate about the communication style of the Trump administration.


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