REMINDER: On Tax Day, Joe Lombardo Still Supports Trump’s $1,700 Illegal Tariffs Tax
Lombardo recently doubled down on his support of Trump’s tariff tax saying Nevadans don’t deserve a refund
On Tax Day, here's a reminder that Trump-ally Joe Lombardo still believes Nevadans need to “feel a little pain” from Trump’s illegal tariffs tax and despite the fact that families paid an extra $1,744 on everyday essentials last year, Lombardo said he doesn’t think they deserve a refund. Nevada businesses have been forced to pay nearly $970 million due to illegal tariffs, pushing retail prices 4.8%-6.8% higher for the average American. Nevada businesses are also getting hit by the decline in tourism: Las Vegas received 7.5% fewer visitors in 2025, 3.2 million fewer visitors than 2024.
In contrast, Attorney General Ford defeated Trump’s first round of illegal tariffs in court and is now suing the Trump administration again over its newest unlawful cost-raising tariffs. Ford has also called on the President to immediately refund Nevada families who were unlawfully taxed by his illegal tariffs.
“While Attorney General Aaron Ford has been clear that he will not support any policy that raises costs for Nevadans, Joe Lombardo has been the cheerleader-in-chief for Trump’s cost-raising agenda,” said Ford for Governor spokesperson Prerna Jagadeesh. “Lombardo may believe that Nevadans need to ‘feel a little pain’ from Trump’s tariffs, Aaron Ford disagrees. That’s why he’s in court fighting this illegal tax and standing up for Nevada families.”
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