Trumps richest friends are asking for changes to the GOP tax plan, and hes listening
Some of President Trump's wealthiest New York friends have launched a last-minute campaign to pressure him for changes to the GOP tax bill, telling the president personally the current plan would drive up their taxes and hurt his home state.
Trump on Saturday attended a fundraiser at the home of Stephen Schwarzman, chief executive of the Blackstone Group and the former leader of Trump's now-disbanded White House Strategy and Policy Forum. Longtime Trump friend Richard LeFrak, a New York real estate magnate who Trump has said would play a lead role in his infrastructure push, also attended.
At the fundraiser, LeFrak asked Trump about changes in the tax bill that could help wealthier New Yorkers, people familiar with the exchange said. At least one other donor jumped in to echo the concerns, according to the people.
In response, Trump told the group he was aware of the concerns among his old friends and business associates — and that he understood them.
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