Rick Harrison, star of "Pawn Stars" and owner of Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, praised President Donald Trump's tax policies at a White House Small Business Summit [1, 3, 4].
The comments highlight the ongoing debate over the impact of deregulation and tax reform on the U.S. small business sector. By leveraging his public profile, Harrison provides a high-visibility endorsement of specific fiscal policies from the perspective of a business owner.
Speaking Monday during the summit in Washington, D.C., Harrison focused on the positive effects of the administration's approach to taxation and government oversight [3, 4]. He described the tax legislation as a "big beautiful bill" and said that such measures "change everything" for small businesses [1, 2].
Harrison did not limit his praise to policy. He spoke of the president's overall performance, saying, "I just want to say he's amazing. He's done so much" [3]. He further characterized Trump as "maybe the best president ever" during the event [3, 4].
According to Harrison, the combination of tax reform and deregulation creates a significant positive impact for entrepreneurs [1, 2]. He said that these specific shifts in policy are primary drivers for the growth and stability of small enterprises across the U.S. [1, 2, 5].
The event brought together various business leaders to discuss the intersection of government policy and private enterprise. Harrison's remarks served as a centerpiece for the summit's focus on the benefits of a reduced regulatory burden on small-scale commerce [3, 4, 5].
“maybe the best president ever”
The endorsement by a well-known business personality like Rick Harrison reinforces the narrative that deregulation and tax cuts are the most effective tools for small business growth. This alignment between high-profile entrepreneurs and specific political platforms suggests that for some business owners, the reduction of federal oversight is viewed as a more critical factor for success than other economic interventions.
