Pop star Lady Gaga’s father, Joe Germanotta, told Fox News Channel’s “Your World” on Friday that former President Trump’s proposal to eliminate taxes on tips would be a “great thing” for both employees and business owners.
“He’s the owner of Joanne Trattoria an incredible menu, what they do with garlic, don’t get me started,” host Neil Cavuto said.
“Joe, great to have you. Your take, a lot of your worker, they rely on tipping, along comes Donald Trump and Kamala Harris saying we will take the tax off tips. How will that impact them, you, the restaurant?” he continued.
“I think it is a great thing for them and good for the restaurant. 75% of their income comes from tips. Effectively, Donald Trump is giving them a raise. It gives them more disposable income,” Germanotta said.
“If wages get increased all right, the hourly wage, that shows up in menu prices but this pays the employee. For what they do as well,” he continued.
“It will allow them to not work as many jobs. Most of my employees have two positions, server and bus boy positions. I think it’s a great thing all around. I think the president was brilliant in throwing this on the table,” Germanotta added.
Germanotta later said “I think it is a win/win for everyone.”
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Lady Gaga's father praises President Trump's 'No Tax on Tips' proposal: "I think it's a great thing for [restaurant workers]. 75% of their income comes from tips. Effectively, Donald Trump has given them a raise." pic.twitter.com/f608bkOqfc
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