Trump promotes tax cuts at Las Vegas rally

President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to promote his administration's tax policies and rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. The event, held at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Summerlin, focused on tax cuts enacted last year, with a particular emphasis on a provision eliminating federal taxes on tipped income.

Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Trump highlighted several components of the 2025 legislative package known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he and Republican majorities in Congress passed. He repeatedly cited the elimination of taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits as central achievements. Trump told the audience that these policies are putting more money in Americans' pockets, claiming the current economy is the greatest by far and noting dozens of stock market record highs during his second term.

To illustrate the impact, Trump brought a local family on stage. Sandra, a Las Vegas waitress, and her husband, Brad, a police officer, thanked the president for the tax relief on tips and overtime, and for the Trump Accounts program, a public-private partnership for...