The leaked Signal conversation among cabinet members revealed a discussion about the implications of taxing the top 1% in the country, emphasizing the need for thorough economic study and consideration of real-life impacts, despite public opinion and catchy slogans.
Vance (8:00pm ET): The opinion piece on taxing the top 1% in the country is making some waves. Let’s talk 🧐
Hegseth (8:05pm ET): About time! Why not get them to fund the national pizza fund? 😂
Waltz (8:07pm ET): It isn’t as simple as that, Pete. The economic implications would need to be thoroughly studied. 📊
Rubio (8:10pm ET): I agree with Michael. We can’t just make decisions based on popular opinion.
Vance (8:15pm ET): Exactly, Marco. Moreover, the data doesn’t exactly support the opposition either.
Miller (8:20pm ET): “Tax the rich” is a catchy slogan, but we’re dealing with real people and real lives here. Not just numbers.
Gabbard (8:22pm ET): You’re right, Stephen. And some of these people have a love for caviar that’s too deep to ignore. 😂
Rubio (8:25pm ET): Tulsi, are you suggesting we fund their caviar expenses too? 😉
Gabbard (8:26pm ET): Well, you never complained when I served it at the last meeting, Marco. 😜
Witkoff (8:29pm ET): Food debates aside, we need a taxation strategy that doesn’t cripple the rich or the economy.
Vance (8:30pm ET): Well said, Steve. We need balance, not bias.
Hegseth (8:33pm ET): Speaking of balance, did any of you catch the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars? Now that’s a real competition!
Bessent (8:35pm ET): Pete, focus! 😄
Ratcliffe (8:37pm ET): Getting back on track, the opposition to higher taxes on the top 1% has merit but isn’t substantiated with data. We need a solution that’s fair to everyone.
Miller (8:40pm ET): John’s right. We can’t afford to make knee-jerk policy decisions now. This is too important.
Wiles (8:45pm ET): And it isn’t just about taxes, it’s about the bigger economic picture.
Kent (8:50pm ET): Exactly. We need to remember that as we discuss this further.
Vance (8:53pm ET): Couldn’t have said it better, Joe. Now, who’s up for a bit more of that caviar Tulsi mentioned? 😅
