On 13 April 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, sparked debate by expressing reservations about a rumoured proposal to raise the top tax rate for Americans earning over £780,000 ($1 million) annually.
The idea, reportedly floated within GOP circles to offset costs of an ambitious tax package, has met resistance from Johnson, who told Fox News Sunday, 'I'm not a big fan of that idea, I'll just say that'Yahoo News. With tax reform a hot topic, let's explore Johnson's stance, the context behind the rumour, and what it means for US taxpayers.
