"It's a Trojan horse": Trump's promise to tax tips divides the United States

Tony is a waiter at one of Washington 's most prestigious restaurants, perched on the ^11th floor of a palace. From the panoramic terrace, his finger pointing far ahead, he proudly shows us the breathtaking view of the White House, the Treasury, and, if he leans forward a little, the Capitol. From these august places, where the federal power of the United States is concentrated, a law has just emerged that makes him happy: the tax exemption of tips.

The measure is included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," the mega-law that concentrates Donald Trump's electoral promises , alongside other tax benefits such as tax exemptions for overtime and tax breaks for seniors. " It's normal that there are no taxes on tips, since it's money that customers give me. It's like a donation ," says Tony. Several other waiters and waitresses encountered on the streets of the American capital hold this same discourse, acclaiming a measure that encourages...