George Will on Trump's Appeal and Political Disruption

Trump's Disruption Strategy

• 💡 George Will suggests that Donald Trump operates by the Silicon Valley maxim of "move fast and break things."
• 🎯 The country, in a sense, voted for "breaking things" due to dissatisfaction with the status quo on issues like immigration, inflation, and trade.
• ⏳ Will notes that Trump is still early in his term, with many of his actions facing legal or congressional challenges, making it premature to assess the long-term impact.

The Disconnect with Traditional Politics

• 🧠 The political establishment and media are slow to realize that traditional political rules do not apply to Donald Trump.
• 📈 Consumer confidence and stock market performance do not seem to affect Trump's popularity.
• 🎭 This is attributed to Trump's focus on cultural changes and making people feel empowered, acting as a "showman with an acute sense of his audience."

Proposed Tax Policy Changes

• 💰 A report suggests the Trump administration is considering allowing taxes on tips to rise in exchange for cutting taxes on tips, a policy subject to abuse.
• 💸 Another proposal discussed is abolishing all taxes for individuals earning less than $150,000, meaning only about 7% of Americans would pay taxes.
• ⚖️ Will points out that these tax proposals are hypothetical and depend on approval from the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees.