Staff Reports
President Joe Biden is back at it again with his signature move of leaning into the microphone and whispering during public speeches and interactions. On Friday, while discussing tax rates, Biden leaned into the mic and whispered, “Ronald Reagan was 28 percent tax rate.”
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During his presidency, Ronald Reagan, who served as the 40th President of the United States, successfully reduced the highest marginal tax rate from 70 percent to 28 percent. This formed part of a more comprehensive tax reform program that sought to streamline the tax code, stimulate economic expansion, and encourage investment.
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Despite this historical context, President Biden has recently recommended increasing tax rates on affluent individuals in 2024 to address the funding needs of Medicare and Social Security. However, this suggestion has faced backlash from conservative quarters, who argue that it is inequitable to raise taxes on those who have already achieved success in their professional and financial pursuits.
It is noteworthy to observe that Biden opted to speak in a hushed tone about Ronald Reagan's tax rate, as though attempting to conceal the fact that Reagan achieved a reduction in taxes. This may be viewed as a veiled criticism of Reagan's heritage, given that Biden is advocating for increased taxation on affluent individuals.
Overall, Biden’s tendency to whisper during public speeches and interactions is becoming increasingly distracting and inappropriate. It is clear that Biden is trying to downplay Reagan’s legacy by whispering about his tax rate, while simultaneously pushing for higher taxes on the wealthy. This behavior is not only unprofessional but also hypocritical, as Biden is trying to have it both ways.
