Trump Highlights Support from Autoworkers at White House Event
President Donald Trump recently praised a Michigan autoworker during a White House event focused on his new tax proposals. Speaking from the East Room, Trump recognized James Benson, a third-generation worker from Belleville, Michigan, who has spent 26 years with Ford Motor Company. Benson, who once identified as a lifelong Democrat, shifted his support to Trump after seeing the benefits that the president’s tax policies brought to workers like him.
In his address, Trump emphasized the importance of American manufacturing, stating, "If you have plants in this country, you’re going to make a lot of money." He expressed his admiration for autoworkers while introducing Benson, highlighting Ford’s significant investment in U.S. manufacturing.
One of the key parts of Trump’s proposal is to allow interest on auto loans to be completely tax-deductible for vehicles produced in the U.S. This new deduction could benefit many American families by easing the financial burden of car payments. Trump noted that this deduction would apply to various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs, as long as they are manufactured in the United States.
This plan also includes a deduction of up to $10,000 for qualifying auto loans, which would phase out for higher-income taxpayers. Trump has made it clear that only vehicles assembled in the U.S. would qualify for this benefit, saying, "if it was made someplace else, we don’t care."
The initiative is part of Trump’s broader vision to support American workers and ensure that U.S. factories continue to thrive. He reassured attendees that his administration is committed to keeping Michigan’s auto industry strong.
Overall, Trump’s remarks aimed to build a closer connection with workers and encourage a renewed sense of patriotism in American manufacturing.
