How Trump Can Make Good on His Child-Care Promises

During the campaign, Donald Trump promised to provide tax relief for parents. But as president he hasn’t yet translated that vow into legislation, or gotten Republicans on board.

Trump’s campaign said that he would provide a tax deduction for child-care costs, one that would be capped at the average cost of child care in each state. It also pledged that “stay-at-home parents will receive the same tax deduction as working parents, offering compensation for the job they’re already doing, and allowing them to choose the child care scenario that’s in their best interest.” It said as well that Trump would use government funds to provide six weeks of paid leave for new mothers.