Topic: 16th Amendment

Economist Martin Armstrong discusses his computer model's accurate prediction of a Trump trifecta and the potential abolition of the federal income tax. Armstrong argues that income tax is an obsolete tool of social engineering and that eliminating it would cause a massive influx of global capital into the United States. He explains that federal borrowing is unnecessary in a non-physical monetary system and that the tax code is primarily used by the DOJ as a weapon against political opponents.

The alliance between Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is discussed, specifically regarding their shared anti-war and health-focused agendas. Armstrong reveals that a previous vaccine commission proposed by Trump in 2016 was allegedly shut down due to pharmaceutical industry pressure on Congress. Looking forward, Armstrong predicts a global recession through 2028 that will hit Europe significantly harder than the United States.

Guest Payman Mota-Haday discusses the history of the Federal Reserve and the legality of the federal income tax, referencing the documentary "Zeitgeist." He argues that the 16th Amendment did not grant Congress new taxing powers over individuals in the 50 states. Mota-Haday claims the term "United States" in tax law specifically refers to the District of Columbia and federal territories, leading to a widespread "deception" of the American public.

The Biden administration is accused of using taxpayer funds for a "student voter scheme" to garner political support. The host transitions into a critique of the federal income tax, questioning the legitimacy of the 1913 constitutional amendment and suggesting it was a scam imposed on a post-Civil War population.

A caller suggests that the only way to defeat globalism is through "traditional Americanism," specifically by repealing the 16th (income tax) and 17th (direct election of Senators) Amendments. He argues that these 1913 changes shifted power from the states to the federal government, allowing for the funding of bioweapons and foreign wars while domestic infrastructure rots.

The broadcast distinguishes between legal tax mitigation and "sovereign citizen" arguments that often lead to imprisonment. While the 16th Amendment and the Federal Reserve are viewed as fraudulent by the hosts, they advise listeners to use the legal loopholes written for the elite rather than making unadjudicated legal assertions. The goal is to pay only what is legally due by using the same strategies employed by billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates.

A caller named Josh argues that the income tax is unconstitutional and that Americans are not legally required to file a 1040. Tyler Bennett and Alex Jones acknowledge the historical and constitutional criticisms of the IRS but warn that "tax protester" arguments often lead to heavy penalties and imprisonment. They emphasize that their goal is to teach the "cheat codes" and loopholes used by the elite to avoid taxes legally within the existing system.

Tyler Bennett of American Tax Solutions joins the show to discuss how the U.S. tax code is designed to favor the elite while burdening the middle class. He explains that the 16th Amendment and subsequent lobbying have created a system of deductions and loopholes that his firm aims to make accessible to average Americans.

Tyler Bennett explains that since the 16th Amendment, there have been two systems of taxation: one for the elite and one for everyone else. He argues that the Internal Revenue Code is intentionally complex to prevent the middle class from using deductions that the wealthy utilize. Bennett's firm focuses on the "Internal Revenue Manual" to challenge the interpretations of IRS clerks and ensure clients pay the minimum amount required by law.