BREAKING: Trump Considers Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on Houses

Today, President Donald Trump signaled a bold new direction for American taxpayers by reportedly considering the complete elimination of capital gains taxes on houses. This groundbreaking move would be a historic win for homeowners and investors alike, slashing an unfair tax burden that has long punished property owners and hampered economic growth. In stark contrast to the failed Biden years, where taxes soared and middle-class families struggled, the Trump administration is pushing forward to restore real prosperity.

While no official announcement or detailed proposal has yet been released, sources close to the administration say President Trump is seriously weighing executive action or legislation to wipe out capital gains taxes on home sales. This would build on the recent “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law by Trump on July 4, 2025, which preserved the existing capital gains tax brackets but left many conservatives hungry for deeper reforms. Eliminating capital gains taxes on houses would finally tackle a key barrier that inflates the cost of homeownership and investment.

Conservative voices have long argued that cutting capital gains taxes on property will unleash unprecedented economic growth. Such a policy aligns perfectly with the core Trump agenda: lower taxes, encourage investment, and empower American families. Capital gains taxes are largely viewed as double taxation, penalizing the hard-earned profits from selling homes. Eliminating them would allow families to keep more money, bolster the housing market, and provide a powerful counterweight to years of inflation eroding savings.

Critics from the left are predictably crying foul, claiming this would mainly benefit wealthy property owners and worsen deficits. But these attacks ignore the broader conservative vision. The Trump administration already faces a projected $3.8 trillion deficit over the next decade — without eliminating capital gains on homes. Yet conservatives believe expanding the tax base through economic growth, not oppressive taxation, is the way forward. This policy shows Trump’s commitment to creating opportunities for all Americans, rejecting the left’s failed model of punishing success and stifling investment.

Homeownership has always been a cornerstone of the American Dream, rooted in biblical principles of stewardship and prosperity. President Trump’s efforts to ease tax burdens honor these values by protecting families’ rights to keep the fruits of their labor. This contrasts sharply with Democratic tax hikes that treat wealth generation as a punishable offense.

The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to play a crucial role as the administration explores this possible overhaul. While the legal and political challenges are significant, the Trump administration is no stranger to taking bold actions that upset the status quo—and that is exactly what America needs.

Expect White House statements and expert analyses in the coming days as this transformative idea takes shape. If implemented, eliminating capital gains taxes on housing sales would mark a major conservative victory, further cementing President Trump’s legacy as the tax-cutting, growth-driving champion of the American people.

This potential policy reversal exposes the radical left’s failed economic policies—policies that, under Biden, saw inflation skyrocket and families crushed under heavy tax burdens. Today’s news shows that under Trump, America is reclaiming its path to freedom, prosperity, and patriotic economic leadership.

Steeve Strange

Steeve Strange is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Scoop. A passionate defender of conservative values and constitutional freedoms, he founded The Scoop to deliver truthful, America First journalism. Contact: [email protected]