On the same day as Trump's visit, at Culinary Workers Union Local 226 headquarters, Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge picked his way through the political minefield of being perceived as supporting the wrecking ball in the White House this way: Trump's promise of "no taxes on tips" didn't happen as advertised. "What happened is a tax credit that's deeply flawed and needs to be fixed," he said.
The law limits the deduction for households with two tip-earners, he said. Without a long-term extension, it will be remembered as more of a political stunt than an honest effort.