Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been actively promoting the Biden administration’s “No Tax on Tips” initiative, which aims to provide tax relief for tipped workers. In recent interviews with several media outlets, including Fox News, Breitbart News, and the Washington Examiner, Bessent discussed the details of the policy and its potential impact on American workers.
Bessent appeared on Fox News in a conversation with Rich Edson, as well as with Matt Boyle from Breitbart News and Christian Datoc from the Washington Examiner. During these interviews, he outlined how the new policy would affect workers in tipped occupations and highlighted efforts to address broader economic issues.
Media coverage of Bessent’s appearances has focused on various aspects of his message. Axios reported: "No tax on tips" jobs: See what qualifies under Trump's "big, beautiful bill". The publication also noted that “Everything [is] on table for housing affordability fixes,” referencing Bessent's comments about addressing challenges in housing affordability.
Benzinga covered Labor Day messages from government officials and noted that "Trump Administration Tells American Workers: 'We Fight For You' — Obama, Bessent And Others Flood Social Media With Labor Day Posts." Breitbart highlighted an interview where Bessent called for “Parallel Prosperity” so that “Main Street and Working Americans Do Great.”
The Daily Mail reported: "Scott Bessent surprises diners with 'No Tax on Tips' message amid long-term 'affordability crisis' warning." Fox Business featured Bessent's remarks that "'all options [are] on table' for Russia sanctions after bombings," while Fox News detailed his visits to DC restaurants to promote the new tax policy for tipped employees.
In addition to national media coverage, Hellas Journal noted: "President Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Visits Greek American Businesses in Virginia and Washington to Champion the American Dream." The New York Post provided information about which jobs qualify for the proposed tax break under Trump’s plan.
Politico included references to current economic policies in its Playbook section. Reuters quoted Bessent saying: "Fed should be independent but has made mistakes," reflecting ongoing discussions about monetary policy independence. Semafor reported on tariffs discussed during what it described as a “‘no tax on tips’ tour.”
The Washington Examiner published multiple articles based on statements by Bessent, reporting that “About 70 professions will qualify for Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ deduction,” as well as quoting him predicting a “big economic pickup in 2026” and mentioning a possible national housing emergency declaration this fall.
To view the preliminary list of occupations affected by this policy change, readers can access it through this link: click here.
