Trump Sending ‘Mixed Signals’ With Undecided Stance on Key Issues

April 23, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC

President Donald Trump is sending “mixed signals” and remains undecided on some key policy issues almost 100 days into his second term, sparking conflicting reactions from people close to him.

President Trump’s hazy views on tax reform took center stage last week after he left the door open to raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy, something antithetical to conventional Republican thinking. Stephen Moore, an unofficial economic adviser to Trump, said in an interview with Bloomberg Government it is all part of the “mixed signals” the president sends on policy details.

The president has also hinted at being open to ...

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