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Rep. Jason Smith, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 8th district, has been vocal about his support for the Trump administration's tax policies through a series of tweets on January 21, 2025. Smith, who has served in Congress since 2013 and previously in the Missouri House of Representatives, is an advocate for continuing the economic agenda set forth by former President Donald Trump.

On January 21, 2025, Rep. Jason Smith emphasized the importance of providing certainty to small business owners planning to hire and expand. He stated that they need assurance that "the Trump tax cuts will be there" and urged Congress not to delay action on this matter. "Right now, small business owners are making plans to hire and expand for next year. They need certainty that the Trump tax cuts will be there."

Later that day, Smith reiterated President Trump's clear stance on tax priorities. He advocated for renewing the successful 2017 tax cuts while also providing additional relief to workers and seniors. He stressed that Congress must not delay passing President Trump's economic agenda, which aims to deliver relief for all Americans. ".@POTUS has been very clear about his tax priorities."

In another tweet on January 21, Smith highlighted President Trump's immediate actions upon taking office to end what he described as "the Biden Administration's global tax surrender." He praised efforts to protect American workers and businesses from unfair trade practices by foreign nations such as China. "On Day 1, President Trump took swift action to end the Biden Administration's global tax surrender..."