President Donald Trump's proposal to exclude tips from federal taxes has garnered significant attention and sparked a bipartisan effort to turn it into formal legislation. The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has endorsed the proposal, highlighting the GOP's stance as a party of the working class. Ted Cruz transformed Trump's idea into formal legislation, but it has faced criticism for potentially creating a loophole for highly paid professional service providers to convert fees into tips, while doing little to benefit most low-income workers. Critics argue that tips are a form of income and should be taxed like any other income, calling it a special level of hypocrisy. Proponents claim that the policy would be a game changer for workers in tip-based industries, providing much-needed financial relief. The debate continues as the legislation moves forward.