# Trump Capital-Gains Ideas Could Benefit Wealthiest Ahead of Midterms

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-13 00:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/richest-to-gain-with-trump-s-capital-gain-tax-ideas-for-midterms?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7d1017b3146000015afa28

> The White House is weighing whether to support a proposal to expand the capital-gains tax exemption for sales of primary homes. It is also considering lower levies on investments. The possible changes are being discussed ahead of the midterm election. Their benefits would disproportionately go to some of the wealthiest US households.