In a startling twist of events, lawmakers have decided to remove a controversial “revenge” tax provision from President Trump’s big bill after a request from the Treasury Department. The provision, which would have imposed a tax on individuals who have wronged the President in any way, was met with outrage and disbelief from both sides of the political spectrum.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who made the request to remove the provision, stated in a press conference, “We cannot in good conscience allow such a vindictive tax to be included in this bill. It goes against the principles of fairness and justice that our country stands for.”
When asked for comment, President Trump responded in his usual brash manner, saying, “I can’t believe they’re taking away my revenge tax! It was going to be the best tax, believe me. People who wronged me were going to pay bigly for it.”
In a surprising turn of events, Senator Bernie Sanders chimed in with a sarcastic remark, saying, “I guess the President will have to find another way to get back at his enemies. Maybe he can start a Twitter war or something.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also weighed in on the decision, stating, “I’m glad to see that common sense has prevailed in this matter. It’s important that we focus on passing legislation that benefits all Americans, not just those who have crossed paths with the President.”
Despite the removal of the revenge tax provision, the bill is still expected to face fierce opposition in Congress. Senator Mitch McConnell issued a statement saying, “We will continue to fight against this bill tooth and nail. We will not stand for any legislation that does not benefit the wealthy elite.”
As the drama continues to unfold in Washington, one thing is for certain – the world of politics is never short on entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
