Trump offers tax deduction for generators in storm-hit states if elected, Internet calls it 'ridiculous'

WASHINGTON, DC: Former president Donald Trump announced on Friday, October 11, that if he wins the upcoming November presidential election, he plans to make home generators purchased in states impacted by recent storms tax-deductible.

Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across the southeast late last month, resulting in over 200 fatalities from Florida to North Carolina. The crisis worsened earlier this week in Florida as Hurricane Milton hit, bringing additional destruction and loss of life.

Donald Trump proposes tax break on generators

Trump, accused by Democrats of politicizing the recent severe storms for political gain against Vice President Kamala Harris, proposed in a Truth Social post on Friday that Americans "deserve" a tax break for generators, citing a "poor response" to the "unusual" extreme weather events by Harris and President Joe Biden, Newsweek reports.

"North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and, always, Louisiana, Texas, and other States: Due to the unusual activity of Storms, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes, and other Natural Disasters, especially in well-reported parts of our Country, when I win the Presidential Election of 2024, on November 5th, the Most Important Day in the History of our Country, we are going to allow you, retroactive to September 1st, 2024, to purchase a Generator for your Home, which will, in so doing, entitle you to fully deduct the TOTAL cost of said Generator for Income Tax Purposes," Trump wrote.

"With what our Country is going through, and with the poor response you're getting from the White House and the Federal Government, including Lyin' Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden, this is something you fully deserve," he further added. "This Tax Deduction is available until August 31st, 2025."

Further details on the deduction, such as whether there is a cap on the cost of generators or if the benefit extends to those who opt for the standard deduction instead of itemizing, remained uncertain at the time of publication.

Millions affected by the hurricanes remain without electricity, with over 2 million Florida households still powerless following Hurricane Milton as of Friday. In the Carolinas, approximately 50,000 individuals are still without power three weeks after Hurricane Helene.

Internet slams Donald Trump for 'promising things he won't do'

As soon as the news of Trump's promised tax deduction for generators amid ongoing power outages after recent hurricanes hit social media, users began to criticize him.

A user said, "I don't think he has a clue on how much a home generator costs & the yearly maintenance expenses it carries. On top of that, it would only benefit homeowners & if you don't owe any income tax, this does nothing for you."

Another added, "Promising things he won't do."

A third commentator claimed, "He’s stealing charity money meant for hurricane victims."

"Trump has no authority to do this. But ignorant f***s don't know this. And that isnt the point anyway. It's a con to pretend to show he cares about these people," a critic explained.

A person remarked, "Heʻs just jivving about whatever comes into his head. Notice he NEVER has talked about the national DEBT."

Another added, "More ridiculous promises that will never happen."

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