Asking GROK:

Can you name any people in the White House who favor raising tax rates on high income earners?

GROK:

Based on available information, some White House officials and allies have expressed openness to raising tax rates on high-income earners, particularly those earning over $1 million per year, as part of the GOP’s 2025 tax legislation discussions. Specifically:

JD Vance, Vice President, has been noted as supportive of the idea in internal administration deliberations.

Russell Vought, Budget Director, is also viewed as open to higher taxes on the wealthy.

Stephen K. Bannon, a former senior White House official during Trump’s first term and a current ally, has publicly urged for higher taxes on affluent individuals.

Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, has been mentioned as expressing openness to the concept, though his primary focus is on executing Trump’s broader tax agenda, such as making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent.

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Izzy:

These people are economic incompetents. Don't they understand the Laffer Curve?

Higher rates will:

* Actually reduce tax revenue
* Suppress the economy
* Do serious damage to the GOP

J.D. Vance is becoming a huge disappointment.