Blue-state Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler, are urging President-elect Donald Trump to ease the cap on state and local tax deductions (SALT), a move that could impact middle-class homeowners in high-tax states. Lawler, a New York Republican, has reintroduced legislation to raise the cap significantly, aiming to fulfill Trump’s campaign pledge to “get SALT back.”
Representatives from New York, New Jersey, and California plan to highlight the political stakes, as SALT relief could sway suburban voters in battleground districts. Some Republicans suggest targeted middle-class benefits, while Democrats push for full restoration.
With Speaker Mike Johnson’s slim majority and looming tax policy deadlines, SALT Republicans hold critical leverage. Trump’s stance on renewing tax cuts, including potential SALT changes, remains a pivotal factor in upcoming negotiations.
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