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Trump privately pushed Johnson to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, a huge move that could alter the course of the GOP’s tax bill.

Trump pushes Johnson on raising top tax rate

News: President Donald Trump privately pushed Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, a huge move that could alter the course of the GOP’s tax bill.

Trump also pressed Johnson to close the carried interest “loophole,” a popular form of pay for private equity and investment fund managers, according to multiple sources familiar with the call.

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