Donald Trump - Trump tweaks talking point about U.S. being 'one of' highest-taxed nations, but it's still flawed

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump tweaks talking point about U.S. being 'one of' highest-taxed nations, but it's still flawed Donald Trump tweaked one of his most repeated falsehoods as he accepted the Republican nomination for president. On the final night of the Republican National Convention, Trump positioned himself as the fiscally sound counter to rival and presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, whom he claimed is proposing a tax hike. "Middle-income Americans and businesses will experience profound relief, and taxes will be greatly simplified for everyone, I mean everyone," Trump said. "America is one of the highest-taxed nations in the world. Reducing taxes will cause new companies and new jobs to come roaring back into our country. Believe me, ... >> More

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