So after all of this, let me ask you:
Does the current "Tax Cut" proposal include a tax increase on 44 million Americans who currently claim the state and local tax deduction?
The answer is: YES
You can be honest about it, or deflect. The choice is yours.
No; 44 million itemize but not all 44 million pay state and local income tax because there are very large states that do not charge state and local income tax.