Congressman Tim Moore on Tax Bill, Iran Intel Leaks, and Trump's Foreign Policy

"Big, Beautiful Bill" and Tax Policy

• 🏛️ The Senate is debating a 940-page bill with a July 4th deadline, aiming to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent.
• 💰 Key provisions include reducing taxes on tips and overtime, increasing border security funding, and cutting green energy tax credits.
• 🤝 A tentative $40,000 deal on the SALT deduction has been reached, though two Republican senators voted against advancing the bill.
• 🇺🇸 Congressman Moore supports the bill, viewing it as a significant effort to correct decades of over-taxing and over-spending.

Senator Tillis's Re-election Decision

• 😔 North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election, a decision Moore attributes to Tillis's belief that he has accomplished much and wishes to spend time with family.
• 🗣️ While Moore is close friends with Tillis and respects his principles, he acknowledges an unfortunate "blowup" on social media involving President Trump.
• ⚖️ Tillis had reservations about the Senate's version of the bill, particularly concerning Medicaid adjustments, preferring the House version.

Iran Intel Leak and National Security

• 🚨 President Trump stated he would consider bombing Iran again if uranium enrichment continues and called for the prosecution of those who leaked the Iran intelligence report.
• 🔒 Congressman Moore agrees that leaking classified information is a serious offense, potentially considered treason, as it compromises national security.
• 💧 He criticized Washington D.C. for having "more leaks than a 16th century boat," emphasizing the severe consequences when national defense information is compromised.

Trump's Foreign Policy and "Peace Through Strength"

• 💪 Moore supports President Trump's tough stance on Iran and believes America has not been more respected internationally than under Trump's administration.
• 🌍 He highlights Trump's ability to back strong rhetoric with action, citing examples in dealing with rogue nations, terrorists, and trade policy.
• 🌐 The Congressman asserts that international leaders recognize President Trump "means business," and that "peace through strength" is a tangible reality.