President Donald Trump used a National Day of Prayer event at the White House to push for the extension of his tax cuts.
While speaking at a Rose Garden ceremony on Thursday, Trump mentioned his "one big beautiful bill" that would extend tax cuts that primarily benefit wealthy Americans.
"We love that bill," Trump said. "I won't like it if it doesn't pass. Neither will you. If it doesn't pass, your taxes are going to go up 68 percent."
"And this is a religious ceremony to me, but that's part of the religion, because if your taxes go up 68 percent, you might give up your religion," he continued. "You might have no choice. You'll be working too hard to try and make it."
Also read: 'Never so scared': Furious pastor berates cops after witnessing tasing of MTG constituent
The president insisted Democrats would be at fault if people had to give up their religion because of tax increases.
"They'll vote against it," he warned. "It's not even believable. It's called Trump derangement syndrome, because honestly, they— everything in there is good for Democrats, Republicans, and everybody else."
