While Democrats play politics with border security, President Trump is taking care of the brave men and women protecting our homeland. As the government shutdown enters day 46, the Trump administration delivered a major win for Department of Homeland Security workers by waiving tax penalties and interest for those forced to work without pay.
This unprecedented move shows exactly why we elected Donald Trump – he fights for the people who keep America safe while the swamp creatures in Washington play games with our national security. DHS employees have been showing up to defend our borders, secure our airports, and protect our communities even as Democrats refuse to fund basic government operations.
Trump Puts Workers First While Democrats Play Politics
The tax relief package eliminates the unfair burden placed on these patriotic Americans who shouldn't have to choose between serving their country and paying penalties to the IRS. It's a common-sense solution that only Trump would think to implement while career politicians worry about their next photo op.
"Our DHS heroes shouldn't be punished twice – once by working without pay due to Democrat obstruction, and again by facing tax penalties," said a senior administration official.
This is leadership in action, folks. While the mainstream media focuses on blame games, President Trump is solving real problems for real Americans. These are the same DHS workers who have been implementing Trump's successful border security policies, resulting in record-breaking deportations of criminal aliens and a massive reduction in illegal crossings.
The 46-day shutdown continues because Democrats refuse to fully fund the border wall completion and comprehensive immigration enforcement that Americans voted for in November. But Trump isn't backing down – he's protecting both our borders AND the workers who secure them.
How many more examples do we need that Trump fights for working Americans while the establishment fights for special interests? This tax relief proves once again why the America First agenda is exactly what our country needs.