Proposed merge for: Replacing the expensive welfare state with cheaper direct cash payments (guaranteed income)

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Implementing Milton Friedman's Capitalist Guaranteed Income Proposal: The Negative Income Tax in the Trump Administration (2025-2029)

By Jay Mudholkar Introduction The 2025-2029 Trump administration stands at a crossroads in economic policy, particularly in light of shifting political dynamics highlighted by the 2020 election. In that election, approximately 70% of wealth holders voted for Biden, while only 30% supported Trump. This significant realignment indicates a growing opportunity for economic help for working class Americans. As these changing demographics reshape political affiliations, the administration has an oppo…