Looks like Trump just got another endorsement.
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski has thrown his support behind tech mogul Elon Musk’s push for a radical overhaul of the U.S. tax code, urging for a simpler and more efficient system. On the social media platform X, Gronkowski—famously known as “Gronk” for his larger-than-life persona both on and off the football field—enthusiastically backed Musk’s call for drastic simplification.
“Please do!!!!!!” Gronkowski wrote in response to Musk’s post, emphasizing his desire for a simpler system. “Drastic simplification now!!!” Musk’s remarks were sparked by a shocking revelation: the U.S. tax code, as of 2012, is a staggering 74,000 pages long. Musk’s plea to reduce the complexity of this bloated system resonated with many, including Gronkowski, who argued that most Americans—just like him—want a simpler, more straightforward tax code.
“Gronk is simple, Gronk wants a simple Tax code and so does everybody else,” Gronkowski added, clearly voicing the frustration felt by many ordinary Americans who find the current tax structure to be overly complex and inefficient. The former NFL star’s support reflects a broader sentiment that the current tax code is too complicated, favoring those with the resources to navigate its many loopholes.
The debate over tax reform is intensifying as President Biden’s administration continues to push for more stringent tax measures aimed at curbing corporate tax avoidance. Meanwhile, the Trump-era tax cuts are set to expire at the end of next year, with new tax rules proposed for corporations that would mandate a 15% minimum tax on those making over $1 billion in profits. These rules aim to generate an estimated $250 billion over the next decade, though critics argue they don’t go far enough to address the root issues of inefficiency and fairness in the system.
Elon Musk, who has advocated for cost-cutting measures in government—including reforms to Social Security—has consistently highlighted the need for tax reform to make the system more transparent and user-friendly. Under Musk’s leadership, the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) has echoed the sentiment that Americans collectively spend over 6.5 billion hours every year just preparing and filing their taxes—a burden that many conservatives, including Gronkowski, argue could be significantly reduced through simplification.
For those who believe in limited government and fiscal responsibility, Musk and Gronkowski’s shared vision of tax reform is a breath of fresh air—one that could save taxpayers time, money, and frustration while promoting a fairer system for all.
