Donald Trump Condemns Jasmine Crockett’s Proposal That Black Americans Should Pay No Taxes as Reparations for Slavery, Calling It ‘Impossible Fantasy’ and Insisting That Black Citizens Should Contribute More to the Nation’s Fiscal Health

Trump Condemns Jasmine Crockett’s Proposal for Tax-Free Reparations, Calls It ‘Impossible’ and Says Black Americans Should Pay More

Former President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s recent proposal suggesting that Black Americans receive tax exemptions as a form of reparations for slavery, calling the idea “economically impossible” and arguing that Americans, including Black citizens, should actually pay more, not less, to support the nation.

In a statement released on social media and amplified during interviews with conservative outlets, Trump described Crockett’s proposal as “a fantasy that undermines our nation’s fiscal responsibility” and said that such race-based tax exemptions would set a dangerous precedent. “America cannot survive if citizens stop paying their taxes,” Trump said. “Everyone must contribute to the system that funds our schools, infrastructure, and national defense. There is no way to make an entire group of Americans exempt from paying while keeping the country running.”

Trump’s comments came in response to Crockett’s proposal, which she introduced as a bold measure to address historical injustices inflicted upon Black Americans through slavery and systemic racism. While supporters of reparations argue that targeted tax relief or financial compensation could help close economic gaps, Trump framed the idea as “impractical and unfair,” insisting that it would burden other taxpayers and destabilize federal revenue.

The former president further suggested that instead of exempting certain groups from taxes, policies should encourage all Americans to take on greater fiscal responsibility. “If we want justice, it comes from opportunity, hard work, and fairness—not handing out tax breaks based on race,” Trump added.

Political analysts say Trump’s remarks are likely to resonate with his conservative base, which has long opposed race-based financial policies, while Democrats and progressive activists argue that proposals like Crockett’s are necessary to address centuries of systemic inequality.

The debate highlights the growing tension over how reparations could be implemented in the United States. While Crockett’s plan focuses on targeted tax exemptions, Trump and his allies advocate for universal fiscal responsibility and insist that solutions to historical inequities must not compromise the broader economic system.

As discussions continue in Congress and across public forums, Trump’s condemnation ensures that Crockett’s proposal will remain a highly controversial and polarizing issue heading into the next legislative session.