The Forgotten Trump Campaign Promise That Will Come Back To Haunt Republicans In The Midterms

What happened: AARP polling across 43 competitive congressional districts found most likely voters age 50 and older would back candidates who support tax credits for unpaid caregivers. Trump's 2024 campaign pledge for a caregiver tax credit was left out of the July 2025 tax-and-spending law. Key numbers: 59 million Americans provide unpaid care, per AARP. Why it matters: The survey indicates caregiving costs could sway older voters in close races, and the omission of the credit from the 2025 law leaves the campaign promise unfulfilled while the bipartisan bill has stalled in Congress.

AARP polling across 43 competitive congressional districts found most likely voters age 50 and older would back candidates who support tax credits for unpaid caregivers. Trump's 2024 campaign pledge for a caregiver tax credit was left out of the July 2025 tax-and-spending law.

The survey indicates caregiving costs could sway older voters in close races, and the omission of the credit from the 2025 law leaves the campaign promise unfulfilled while the bipartisan bill has stalled in Congress.