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Kamala Harris seems to be playing hide-and-seek with the media instead of answering direct questions about her policies. It’s almost as if she’s taken a page from the book of politicians avoiding accountability. Flipping and flopping like a fish out of water, she recently claimed she’s no longer on board with a ban on fracking, but good luck getting her to clarify that—or her stance on defunding the police. Instead of engaging in genuine discourse, her silence has left many scratching their heads about her true agenda.
Just as the media and political landscape have their eyes glued to her, Harris emerged over the weekend with a shiny new policy pitch—just not the kind the voters were expecting. During a rally in Las Vegas, she announced that she would eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers. Yes, “hospitality” is the word she meant, not “hospitality,” a clear sign that her teleprompter battles are as epic as her policy battles.
Holy smokes Kamala is now straight up plagiarizing Trump’s policy proposals
She just said she’s going to eliminate taxes on tips, which Trump called for months ago
— Ape𝕏 (@CubanOnlyTrump) August 11, 2024
Now, here’s the kicker: this so-called groundbreaking idea isn’t even hers. It’s a policy that former President Donald Trump proudly boasted about back in June during a rally in Nevada, ensuring that service industry workers would happily keep their hard-earned tips. One can’t help but wonder if Harris’s camp has run out of original ideas or is simply fishing for popularity by hitching a ride on Trump’s well-established platform. It’s awfully suspicious for a candidate to suddenly embrace a rival’s campaign promise—unless she’s feeling the heat of a lackluster campaign.
Adding another layer to this political charade is the fact that Harris, in a classic flip-flop maneuver, previously cast her vote to support the Inflation Reduction Act. This act, which, let’s not forget, added a whopping 87,000 new IRS agents to the force, aims to tighten the screws on those very tips she now claims to protect. A new IRS program is underway that seeks to complicate tip reporting, showcasing how “helpful” the government can be—except when it’s taking more of your money in taxes.
The timing couldn’t be more telling. While her camp spins a narrative of enthusiasm and positive momentum, borrowing a key Trump policy raises eyebrows like nothing else. This strategy looks less like confidence and more like desperation. Typically, candidates unveil bold, innovative policies when they feel secure in their lead—not steal them from their opponents. In a world of political posturing, one has to question how solid her footing really is when she’s poised to take the stage with ideas that resonate more with Trump supporters than with anyone else. If that’s not a sign of a sinking campaign, what is?
