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He's back: Trump's return may set rocky path for NY Dems on SALT cap, Medicaid, more


Published on 2025-01-06 13:40:53 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration opens an uncertain chapter for Democratic-run New York and its relations with a GOP-controlled Washington.

The article from MSN discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's return to the political scene on New York Democrats, particularly concerning key issues like the SALT (State and Local Tax) cap and Medicaid. Trump's influence could complicate matters for Democrats as they navigate the 2024 election cycle. The SALT cap, which limits the deduction for state and local taxes to $10,000, has been a contentious issue in high-tax states like New York, where it affects many middle and upper-middle-class families. Democrats have been pushing for its repeal or increase, but with Trump's return, who initially supported the cap as part of the 2017 tax reform, there might be resistance or strategic maneuvering from Republicans. Additionally, Medicaid, which is crucial for many New Yorkers, could face changes or cuts if Trump's policies from his previous term are revisited or if new conservative policies are pushed through. This situation sets a potentially rocky path for New York Democrats as they try to balance state interests with national political dynamics.

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