How Trump, GOP Really Feels About Property Taxes
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Ron DeSantis on property taxes:
— Thomas Sowell Quotes (@ThomasSowell) October 10, 2025
"If I go to Best Buy and buy a TV, I pay a sales tax—but I don’t keep paying taxes on it year after year!"pic.twitter.com/4Cp2RIJZ1F
In a fiery new clip, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis broke down his frustration with America’s property tax system using a simple, relatable example. “If I go to Best Buy and buy a TV, I pay a sales tax—but I don’t keep paying taxes on it year after year!” he said to applause. DeSantis argued that hardworking families shouldn’t be punished for owning their homes, calling yearly property taxes a form of “government rent” that never ends. His common-sense comparison struck a chord with viewers fed up with rising costs and endless taxation.