Former President Trump made an unexpected campaign stop Saturday at Tony and Nick's Steaks in South Philadelphia prior to a rally at Temple University in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Trump reportedly made quite an impression not just from a $500 tip, but also by writing "no taxes on tips" on the receipt. The former president has campaigned recently to end taxation on tips for those in the service industries.
Trump polled the crowd, "Who do you like as VP?" One bystander shouted, "JD Vance!" Trump replied, "You like JD?" The impact of Trump's visit to Tony and Nick's underscores issues that countless small business owners across the country are currently facing. Lucidonio expressed his frustration at taxation on restaurant worker tips, stating, "You know, people have to wonder. They're working in 100-degree weather in there.