With the two leading presidential candidates now locked in, voters have a big decision to make, but before they choose the next leader of the free world, Americans want to know what the candidates are going to do specifically to improve our struggling economy. problem Polls show that what will decide this election, especially in battleground states, and essentially in conjunction with the various other crises facing our country. Trump has already proposed tax cuts on TIFF and Social Security. He should add veterans-related tax cuts, especially tax cuts on military retirement income, and incentives for expanding the Department of Defense, completing a powerful trifecta. Skill Bridge program.

Americans are increasingly frustrated with a fiscally irresponsible government despite paying high taxes. waste Stop dragging them into your pet projects, extreme agendas, and poorly managed efforts. As a veterans advocate and former Marine, I believe that a VA tax cut and similar military retirement income tax cut would have a huge impact on some of our nation's crises. On the surface, selfless patriots would have more well-earned, spendable income to help boost our nation's economy, which is good for hardworking Americans and society.

Moreover, it is our Recruitment and Retention We will weather the crisis by incentivizing enlistment and serving until retirement. Certainly, the military would rather keep its skilled, trained personnel on the payroll for 20 years than watch them move into the private sector as soon as their contracts expire. And Americans will be happy to know that their tax dollars are investing in a long-term, quality workforce, rather than constantly replacing and retraining them.

Furthermore, encouraging the continued service of these patriots is Awakening We have seen it infiltrate our military and our government. Too many military personnel Pushed out During COVID, more and more people have opposed authoritarian policies. another Wakefulness is practically a given before retirement Military Doctrine. Such a tax cut would tilt the balance in favor of continued military service by rewarding the sacrifices of patriotic Americans.

Another economic opportunity for President Trump would be to expand the SkillsBridge program, offering tax incentives to eager, qualified businesses. Many private and small businesses already benefit from a pipeline of highly trained, disciplined, and experienced military personnel into their organizations. Meanwhile, military personnel would be better prepared for economic, professional, and social success, boosting the economy from another angle.

We know that the transition from military to civilian life is often difficult, as evidenced by our nation's current situation. Homeless Veterans CrisisBut through the SkillBridge program, service members can still secure employment with eager employers before they leave the military. They receive on-the-job training with presumed future employers during the last six months of their service, and typically receive a full-time job offer and/or bonus upon completion of their training.

Participating companies will similarly benefit from six months of free work from their best employees and boast that they are partners in such a highly regarded program. Participation-based tax incentives will expand this great program, growing businesses and creating a greater economic impact by providing a steady income to countless hardworking patriots across the country.

America has long been known as a land of opportunity and prosperity, and our military members continually sacrifice to protect those opportunities. The least we can do is promote policies that ensure their sacrifices are not in vain. As voters, we should expect our leaders to take common sense steps to improve our economy and the lives of hardworking Americans who are the backbone of the greatest country in the world, even if those steps stand in the way of our potential for prosperity.