Senator Rand Paul said on Sunday that at least four Republican senators are not in favor of former President Donald Trump’s proposed tax legislation.
Even though there is opposition within the party, Paul made it clear that he supports the bill and wants to vote for it.
Speaking on Fox News, Paul didn’t name the four senators but confirmed there’s some internal disagreement. “There are at least four Republicans I know of who are saying they’re not for the bill,” he said. He did not provide further details on who those senators are or the specific concerns they raised.
Still, Paul said he’s in favor of the tax package. “I want to vote for the bill,” he added. “We’ve got to cut taxes for working Americans. But we also need to be careful with how we spend.”
Trump has been pushing for a major tax cut plan, especially focused on lowering income taxes and boosting economic growth.
While many Republicans have shown support, there’s clear tension within the party, as some lawmakers remain worried about the long-term impact on the budget and national debt.
The Biden administration and Democrats have also criticized the plan, saying it mostly benefits the rich and corporations while doing little for the middle class.
Paul, known for his libertarian views and strong opinions on government spending, has often been cautious when it comes to big financial bills. While he wants to support Trump’s tax plan, he also wants to make sure it doesn’t raise the national deficit.
As of now, it’s unclear how the GOP leadership plans to handle the internal opposition. If even a few Republican senators vote no, it could put the entire tax bill in danger, especially if Democrats vote against it as expected.
With the 2024 elections in focus, both parties are using this tax debate to appeal to voters. Republicans are presenting it as a way to boost the economy and provide relief to working families. Democrats, on the other hand, argue it’s another attempt to help the wealthy.
More updates are expected as discussions continue in the Senate. Whether or not the bill passes may depend on how Republican leaders deal with the concerns raised by senators like the ones Paul mentioned.