The American Dream used to be simple: work hard, save money, and eventually, you’d own a home, start a business, or build a better life for your kids. But thanks to decades of liberal tax policies, that dream has become harder and harder to achieve. Liberal politicians have spent years pushing for bigger government, higher taxes, and more regulations, all while claiming it’s for the “greater good.” But the truth is, these tax policies have crippled America’s middle class and made it nearly impossible for ordinary people to get ahead.

Let’s start with income tax. Originally, income tax was supposed to be a temporary measure, aimed only at the wealthiest Americans. But as government spending grew, so did the need for revenue, and soon, everyone was paying income taxes. Democrats like to frame these taxes as “paying your fair share,” but it’s a different story for people trying to build a better future. Today, high-income taxes discourage hard work, limit savings, and make it difficult for families to invest in their own lives. If the government is taking a big chunk of your paycheck, there’s less to put towards starting a business or saving for a home.

Then there are property taxes, which have exploded in blue states across the country. The concept of property tax itself is questionable – why should someone who’s paid off their home have to keep paying the government just to stay in it? Yet, liberal states with high spending and bloated bureaucracies lean on property taxes to fill their coffers. This makes it incredibly difficult for working families to build long-term wealth. People are effectively renting their property from the government, and if they miss a payment, they risk losing everything. This kind of tax structure punishes ownership, making it harder for Americans to have a real stake in their own communities.

Corporate taxes are another part of the problem. Democrats often campaign on taxing “big corporations” to make them “pay their fair share.” But in reality, higher corporate taxes hurt small businesses and limit job opportunities. When corporations are taxed heavily, they either pass those costs onto consumers in the form of higher prices or onto employees through lower wages and fewer benefits. These tax policies end up hitting workers and small business owners the hardest. Meanwhile, big corporations have the resources to take advantage of legal loopholes or simply relocate to more business-friendly states or even countries.

Under President Trump, Americans saw a different approach. Trump’s tax reforms cut corporate tax rates, putting more money back into the hands of business owners and allowing them to expand, hire, and invest in American workers. Families saw a lower tax burden, and for the first time in years, middle-class families were actually keeping more of their hard-earned money. Trump understood that the American Dream is built on opportunity and independence, not on government handouts or endless tax increases. The result? The economy surged, unemployment hit record lows, and more Americans were able to save, invest, and achieve the American Dream.

Liberal tax policies haven’t built a stronger nation – they’ve strangled it. By punishing success and taxing Americans at every turn, these policies have eroded the very foundation of the American Dream. Republicans understand that prosperity doesn’t come from bloated government programs; it comes from allowing Americans to keep what they’ve earned and to invest in their futures. The American Dream isn’t dead, but it’s been under attack for decades by the very tax policies liberals love to push. For America to thrive, we need to put an end to these policies and bring back a tax code that empowers, not punishes, the people who make this country great.