On Thursday, President Donald Trump jetted to Las Vegas for a roundtable at the AC Hotel Las Vegas Symphony Park to tout his Working Families Tax Cuts and the gains provided to everyday Americans through the One Big Beautiful Law (OBBL).
Nevada's Democrat representation, like Senator Jacky Rosen, did their darndest to detract from Trump's tax policy visit and downplay the tax benefits.
It’s hard for hospitality workers in Las Vegas to be happy about “No Tax On Tips” when they aren’t getting as many tips as they used to.
— Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) April 16, 2026
Donald Trump’s trip today is nothing more than a distraction from the problems Nevadans are facing because of his reckless policies. Nevadans…
It’s hard for hospitality workers in Las Vegas to be happy about “No Tax On Tips” when they aren’t getting as many tips as they used to.
Donald Trump’s trip today is nothing more than a distraction from the problems Nevadans are facing because of his reckless policies. Nevadans know the truth: he hasn’t done anything to make their lives more affordable.
But Trump and the "No Tax on Tip" policy appear to be highly popular among Las Vegas workers, if the crowd wrapped around the hotel before his appearance was any indication. According to Daily Caller White House correspondent Reagan Reese, roughly 200 people were in attendance for the roundtable.
Las Vegas breaks out in USA chants as Trump takes the stage to celebrate his “No Tax On Tips” policy.
— Reagan Reese (@reaganreese_) April 17, 2026
About 200 people have packed the room for the roundtable. pic.twitter.com/fyJoRRTdBF
Trump supporters began arriving at the venue hours before the president landed at Harry Reid International Airport Thursday afternoon. Many wore Trump-themed merchandise including shirts and “Make America Great Again” hats.
Hundreds packed the hotel’s ballroom before the president’s caravan arrived. Nevada Republicans, including candidates in the 2026 elections, mingled in the crowd.
The stage’s backdrop was a large “NO TAX ON TIPS” banner.
The crowd erupted as Trump came out to Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the U.S.A. anthem. A “USA” chant broke out at one point.
The roundtable also included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, local elected officials, and Las Vegas workers who have benefited from the Working Families Tax Cuts policies:
- Stavros Anthony, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
- Lisa Cole, Nevada State Assemblywoman
- April Becker, Clark County Commissioner
- Jarrod Grimmett, Las Vegas Police Department
- Fidel Hernandez, Owner of Faded Times Barbershop
- Holly Land, Waitress and Culinary Board Member
- Erica Casale, Bartender
- Nicole Stoke, Culinary Worker
- Erin Phillips, President, Power2Parent
- Leticia Gardea, Local Restaurant Owner
- Cruz Littlefield, Patrol Officer
- Carlos Salazar, Internal Maintenance Porter
- Darrell Foss, Oyster Bar Cook, Sunset Station
- Randy Core, Bellman
Trump opened the roundtable and said that "No Tax on Tips" was birthed in Vegas. Trump told the crowd, "This is the birthplace of a little idea known as 'No Tax on Tips. ' This is the birthplace."
The crowd gave an uproarious cheer.
Trump continued:
A young waitress came up to me during dinner, and she said: "Sir, we should have no tax on tips."
I said, "What? Say it again."
"We should have no tax on tips." [she said]
I said, "That's the greatest thing I've ever heard."
I walked outside to the Fake News Media, I said, "Ladies and gentleman, there will be no tax on tips."
That was it. It was not an expensive consultant. [Cheers]
Las Vegas is the largest concentration of tipped workers anywhere in the country. Anywhere in the world, actually. And thanks to our tax cuts this week, thousands of Nevada waiters, waitresses, casino dealers, bartenders, bellmen, barbers, caddies -- Oh, I love those caddies, they're very good if you have the right caddy -- and valets, receive the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives, and you see it. And I just want to say, "You're welcome. You're welcome."
WATCH:
.@POTUS: Las Vegas is the home of the largest concentration of tipped workers anywhere in the country, and thanks to our tax cuts, this week, thousands of Nevada waiters, casino dealers, bartenders, caddies, and valets received the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives. pic.twitter.com/ytzUJkSAjT
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 17, 2026
That same Fake News media needed to debunk this, but from personal testimonials from workers and business owners, the No Tax on Tips policy is a win-win for these Nevadans.
WATCH:
LAS VEGAS: "I received the largest tax return in my life this year all because my tips weren't being taxed any longer. This is something that should've been normal years ago." pic.twitter.com/ANf3AXVIVY
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 17, 2026
CNN interviews Las Vegas service workers on the impact of NO TAX ON TIPS:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 17, 2026
"It helps tremendously, honestly, so I'm super grateful for it."
"Gives me a little more breathing room when it rent, gas, food... It is a benefit."
"It's been amazing." pic.twitter.com/9IiNvvfQXj
And many other reports indicate that it's a win-win for other working Americans and American small businesses. Trump reminded the audience that no Democrat voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Law. In Trump's opinion, not exactly a winning strategy.
Trump said:
We can never forget that every single radical Left Democrat in Congress voted to deny the American people these life-saving changes. They voted for tax increases, they wanted your tax to go up. I've never seen it before, you know all my life, I've been sort of always interested in politics. Never did it before, decided to do it a little while ago. Not too long.
But I've never seen it before: It always was, I'd watch politicians for 30 years, 40 years: "We will will lower your taxes! We will lower your taxes!" These are the only people, the Democrats now, the modern-day Democrats: "We will raise your taxes!"
And I just don't think it's winnable. I don't know, I'm a little old fashioned, I guess.
WATCH:
.@POTUS, touting his historic Working Families Tax Cuts in Las Vegas: "We can never forget that every single Radical Left Democrat in Congress voted to deny the American people these lifesaving changes. They voted for tax increases. They wanted your taxes to go up." pic.twitter.com/v85p8nasOU
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 17, 2026
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