To: Brumar89 who wrote (1030394 ) 9/13/2017 9:13:50 PM From: Brumar89 Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1577901 During the campaign, Trumpov told Stephanopoulos he'd cave to Dems on taxes: In an interview with George Stephanopoulos in May 2016, Trump said the following: STEPHANOPOULOS: But bottom line, do you want taxes on the wealthy to go up or down? TRUMP: They will go up a little bit. And they may go up, you know...(gesturing to mean that they will increase a lot)STEPHANOPOULOS: But they're going down in your plan. TRUMP: No, no, in my plan they're going down, but by the time it's negotiated, they'll go up. Look, when I'm negotiating with the Democrats, I'm putting in plan. I'm putting in my optimum plan. It's going to be negotiated, George, it's not going to stay there. They're not going to say there's your plan, let's approve it. They're going to say, let's see what we can do.... TRUMP: I don't mind paying more tax, I'll be honest with you. I don't mind paying more tax. I've done very well over the last 40 years. STEPHANOPOULOS: But under your plan, you pay less taxes. TRUMP: But under my plan, it's going to be negotiated . What I'm saying is I will be submitting something like what I did in terms of concept -- because it's just a concept, George.... STEPHANOPOULOS: So is that something you're ready to negotiate with the Democrats, even though you're calling for .... on the taxes on the wealthy....you're saying you're willing to pay more. TRUMP: I'm -- I am willing to pay more. And do you know what? The wealthy are willing to pay more. We've had a very good run. You know, we hear all about Obama. We hear all about -- we've had a very good run. STEPHANOPOULOS: So that would be a big change from your plan.TRUMP: No, it's not a change, George. It's a negotiation....George, by the time it gets negotiated, it's going to be a different plan . And, you know, I like to be -- I like to have my cards on the table. We're going to submit the optimum. That's what I'd like to get and we'll fight for it.But from a practical standpoint, it's going to get re-negotiated, and, in my opinion, the taxes for the rich will go up somewhat. abcnews.go.com Heck, Trumpov essentially caved to STEPHANOPOULOS.