Trump supports a 25-cent hike in gas tax

[Peter1469]

Trump supports a 25-cent hike in gas tax

More taxes. I left the GOP in 2006 because they were spending like drunken democrats at an Irish Bar on St. Patrick's Day. And they are at it again.

Stop spending.

President Trump tried Wednesday to persuade his fellow Republicans to raise the gas tax. In a closed-door meeting on infrastructure with members of both parties, Trump pitched the idea of a 25-cent increase in the gas tax, which hasn't been raised since 1993. There's a growing rift among Republicans about whether it's worth considering a tax hike to fund much-needed upgrades to America's roads and bridges.

“To my surprise, President Trump, today in our meeting, offered his support for raising the gas and diesel tax by 25 cents a gallon and dedicating that money to improve our roads, highways and bridges,” said Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.), who attended the meeting. Carper supports the increase and said “Trump came back to the idea of a 25-cent increase several times throughout the meeting.” The president “even offered to help provide the leadership necessary so that we can do something that has proven difficult in the past,” Carper said.


Republicans, who just passed major legislation to reduce taxes on businesses and families, are lukewarm on the idea of turning around and raising taxes at the pump. Last month, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) said he has “complete confidence” that the gas tax won't go up. It's currently 18.4 cents a gallon.

[zelmo1234]

I would actually support this on 2 conditions

#1 The repeal prevailing wage on all projects that have any federal funding

#2 They can only use private contractors

[Ravens Fan]

Trump supports a 25-cent hike in gas tax

More taxes. I left the GOP in 2006 because they were spending like drunken democrats at an Irish Bar on St. Patrick's Day. And they are at it again.

Stop spending.

Seems like this would make the tax cuts useless... at least for any of us who drive. Here in Maryland, they are taking enough of my money for infrastructure projects that either become expensive toll roads or to repave the roads that don't need it, while others are in shambles. I am completely against this proposal until they can assure us that the money is not just going to line local politicians' pockets. I also think 25 cents is too much at one time, especially as so many are just starting to get back on their own feet.

[MMC]

Trump supports a 25-cent hike in gas tax

More taxes. I left the GOP in 2006 because they were spending like drunken democrats at an Irish Bar on St. Patrick's Day. And they are at it again.

Stop spending.

The Demos in the Midwest already play with gas hikes dammit.

[Tahuyaman]

I would actually support this on 2 conditions

#1 The repeal prevailing wage on all projects that have any federal funding

#2 They can only use private contractors

I would oppose it under any and all condition. We are taxed enough. It's time government looks for ways to cut or even limit spending instead of always taking more of our earnings. They would take it all if we let them.