Throughout his political career, former US President Donald Trump frequently talked about his tax reform policy proposals. Reducing the tax burden on middle-class Americans was one of his main pledges. Many people who thought they were paying too much in taxes found resonance in this idea.

It's useful to examine the functioning of the American tax system and the reasons why lowering middle-class taxes could be viewed as advantageous in order to better comprehend this promise. Trump's main point was to increase the amount of money given to people who put in more effort every day but make less money. He thought he could help them keep more of their earnings by reducing their tax burden, which would then free them up to spend and invest more freely.

The middle class frequently finds it difficult to balance everyday costs such as housing, healthcare, and education against income levels that are below the wealthiest but not high earners. Among other things, Trump's plan sought to address this by streamlining the tax code and lowering rates for individuals making between $24,000 and $75,000 a year.

This promise was similar to watering a plant: lowering taxes can help people and families stay financially stable, just as water helps plants grow and thrive. Trump claimed that by giving middle-class taxpayers more control over their income, they would be able to start small businesses, invest in education, or just generally raise their standard of living.

Although there was disagreement over many aspects of the policy's implementation, the general concept was clear: easing the financial burden on those who make regular contributions but feel constrained by tax obligations. Trump's commitment to lessening the regulatory burden on regular Americans became a central tenet of his campaign platform.