Utah Democrat Ben McAdams Pledges to Reverse 2017 Tax Cuts if Party Gains House Majority
In Salt Lake City, Utah Democrat Ben McAdams, a favored candidate for the newly drawn 1st Congressional District, stated that his party intends to reverse President Trump's 2017 tax cuts if they win a majority in the U.S. House of…
Salt Lake City, UT, September 19, 2026 —
Ben McAdams, a Democratic candidate for Utah’s newly drawn 1st Congressional District, has indicated that if his party secures a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, a primary objective would be to repeal the 2017 tax cuts enacted under President Trump’s administration.
McAdams, speaking in Salt Lake City, articulated his party’s stance on the economic legislation, asserting that it predominantly favors corporations and affluent individuals. He contends that this benefit comes at the cost of ordinary families and vital public services.
According to McAdams, the financial advantages derived from the 2017 tax cuts are not equitably distributed. He expressed concern that these cuts have diverted resources away from essential programs crucial for the welfare of many Americans. Among the programs specifically mentioned as potentially impacted were the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families, and Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, as well as some younger people with disabilities and end-stage renal disease.
The candidate’s position highlights a key point of contention in ongoing national political debates regarding fiscal policy and economic priorities. The potential reversal of these tax cuts, should Democrats achieve a House majority, would represent a significant shift in federal tax law. McAdams framed this proposed policy change as a move toward greater economic fairness, aiming to reallocate financial benefits more broadly across the population and ensure robust funding for social safety net and healthcare programs.
The specific mechanisms and timeline for such a reversal, as well as the precise impact on various income brackets and government programs, were not detailed in the statement. The outcome of any legislative effort to alter the 2017 tax cuts would depend on securing a majority in both chambers of Congress and presidential approval.
Story summarized from the original created by Brigham Tomco on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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