Republicans are attempting to prevent tax increases on the American people, Rep. Richard Hudson said in an exclusive interview with Breitbart. The North Carolina Republican said that Democrats are in favor of Americans paying more.
"If Democrats get their way, your taxes are going up a lot. That’s not speculation," Hudson told the news outlet.
He blamed the fact that the 2017 tax cuts passed with a Republican Congress during Trump's first term are set to expire. Hudson explained that they "gave relief to millions of middle-class families, small business owners, and working parents."
Regardless of how useful the cuts have been, Democrats don't want to extend them. "But unless we act, they will sunset in 2026, leading to the largest tax increase in a generation," Hudson warned.
Hudson went on to tout the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act that House Republicans say will "extend the Trump tax cuts, protect middle-class families, and expand the Child Tax Credit so more parents can keep more of what they earn." Meanwhile, the Democrats are against it.
"If we don’t act, the average American family will see a $2,000 tax hike starting in 2026. Democrats call that 'fairness.' We call it theft," Hudson explained.
The lawmaker acknowledged that former President Joe Biden made things worse with "rising grocery bills, housing costs, and interest rates." Piling on more taxes would add insult to injury, but he believes Trump's signature bill "delivers" relief.
"It keeps taxes low, helps families thrive, and ensures Washington can no longer treat the American people like an ATM. It rewards hard work, supports families, and strengthens our economy from the bottom up. This isn’t a handout, it’s a hand-up for the working class," Hudson explained.
"We’ve also made it easier for small businesses to grow and hire. We’ve given entrepreneurs the certainty they need to plan, invest, and expand. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this bill lets them breathe," Hudson added.
As GOP lawmakers work to make conditions better for Americans, Democrats resist. "Democrats want more of your money to fund more of their bloated bureaucracy. Democrats want to maintain the status quo. Republicans want you to keep more of what you earn," Hudson said.
"That’s the choice. And that’s the message we’ll be driving home across every battleground in America," he added. Hudson said it's not about "dollars and cents" but rather "values," and he believes the GOP has the upper hand.
"Do we believe in a government that helps people build a better life or one that takes more and more while delivering less and less? House Republicans believe that families, not Washington, know best how to spend their money," Hudson said.
"Democrats voted against this bill. They voted for higher taxes on families, small businesses, and job creators. Their priorities are crystal clear: more government, more spending, and more control. Republicans believe in empowering families, not punishing them," Hudson said before pledging to make the Democrats pay for this at the ballot box.
There has never been a tax that the Democratic Party didn't love. Hudson is correct that only one party is fighting against higher taxes even as Americans struggle to make ends meet, and the contrast between the GOP and Democrats has never been clearer.
