The middle class needs a Trump win right now.
✅ What’s At Risk for Parents and Grandparents?
The Child Tax Credit (CTC)—a crucial benefit for parents and caregivers with children under 17—is about to be slashed in half. Families currently receive up to $2,000 per child, thanks to President Donald Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Before that, the amount was just $1,000.
But if lawmakers fail to extend these historic tax cuts, the credit will drop back to $1,000 in 2026. That’s a major hit for families, especially as inflation continues to eat away at household budgets.
🏛️ Biden White House Sends Dire Warning
In a message sent to lawmakers on April 9, the Biden administration warned that failure to pass a new budget plan could trigger a massive rollback of tax relief for working families.
“The Child Tax Credit will be cut in half for 40 million families,” the email stated.
This isn’t just political posturing—it’s a direct financial threat to families who depend on that money for essentials like groceries, school supplies, and childcare.
🔁 Without Trump’s Tax Plan, Expect a 22% Tax Hike
According to the House Ways and Means Committee, failure to extend the TCJA will result in:
- ❌ A 22% average tax increase
- ❌ An additional $1,700 in taxes for the average family of four
- ❌ A loss of key middle-class tax cuts
For American families already feeling the squeeze, this could be devastating.
🇺🇸 Trump and Republicans Push to Protect Families
Speaker Mike Johnson is leading the charge to keep the $2,000 Child Tax Credit intact, as part of a new budget plan that aligns with President Trump’s “America First” economic agenda.
But some Republican holdouts have expressed concern about government spending—forcing a delay in the House vote.
“Everybody had the same mission… to deliver the one, ‘big, beautiful bill,’” Johnson said.
The bill includes continued tax relief for families, lower income taxes, and protection against Biden-era tax increases.
🗣️ Chip Roy Warns: “We Can’t Ignore the Spending Problem”
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), a leader in the conservative House Freedom Caucus, supports tax relief but says it must come with real cuts to government waste.
“You cannot have a one-way ratchet on tax cuts and ignore the spending side,” Roy told The New York Times.
It’s a message that resonates with many older Americans who’ve seen firsthand how reckless spending threatens economic stability and burdens future generations.
⏰ Final Vote Coming Soon: What You Can Expect
The House is aiming to vote again before the two-week April recess. If the budget resolution fails, families could lose a key financial cushion—right as prices continue to rise under the current administration.
📢 “President Trump is calling on Congress to pass the ‘one, big, beautiful bill’ and unleash prosperity like never before.”
⚡ Bottom Line: What You Need to Know
- The Child Tax Credit could be cut in half if Congress doesn’t act
- The average family could pay $1,700 more in taxes
- President Trump’s tax cuts must be extended to protect families
- Republicans are fighting to pass a budget that delivers real relief
👉 Do you support extending the Trump Tax Cuts?