Believe Quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz
![“[Donald] Trump and all the Republicans believe in the theory of trickle down economics which is a theory discredited even by the author himself David Stockton. The theory suggests that if we take care of the people at the top, if we cut taxes for the wealthy, if we make sure they are doing really…” quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/53e/debbie-wasserman-schultz-11199_believe_donald-trump-and-all-the-republicans-bel_200051.jpg)
“[Donald] Trump and all the Republicans believe in the theory of trickle down economics which is a theory discredited even by the author himself David Stockton. The theory suggests that if we take care of the people at the top, if we cut taxes for the wealthy, if we make sure they are doing really well, then the investments that they make in the economy and the jobs that will create, will make everything grow and it will have a trickle down effect on the rest of us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Republican Campaign Rally, 2018
Trickle‑down economics claims benefits flow from the wealthy to everyone, but evidence shows it often widens inequality.
In simple terms: Rich‑first policies rarely help the poor.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize policies that directly aid lower‑income groups.
Themes
economics
policy
inequality
taxation
political rhetoric
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
economic
political
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- tax reform
- social welfare programs
- public debate
Key Concepts
trickle‑down theory
wealth distribution
economic justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to trickle‑down can reduce inequality?
- How can voters assess economic promises?
A Different Perspective
Critics argue it oversimplifies complex economic dynamics.
![“I call it [Donald's Trump plan] trumped-up trickle-down, because that's exactly what it would be. That is not how we grow the economy.” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1fa/hillary-clinton-51_economy_i-call-it-donald-s-trump-plan-trumped-up_353192.jpg)
![“Now, thanks to President [Barack] Obama and the policies of Democrats when we have been able to achieve 73 straight months of sustained growth in the private sector. The longest it has been in American history.” quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce5/debbie-wasserman-schultz-11199_able_now-thanks-to-president-barack-obama-and_277723.jpg)
![“Look at the [Bill] Clinton Administration and now the [Barack] Obama administration more recently. What we believe is that we implement policies that help people reach the middle class which is the cornerstone of our economy.” quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b2/debbie-wasserman-schultz-11199_administration_look-at-the-bill-clinton-administration_283908.jpg)
