ARE PROPERTY TAXES A SCHEME FOR GOVERNMENT LAND GRABS?

Are property taxes just a way for the government to take more land from hardworking Americans? On this episode of Trent on the Loos, Trent Loos sits down with Pennington County commission candidate Mike Mueller and former South Dakota State Senator Julie Frey-Mueller to tackle this pressing question. With more people questioning the fairness of property taxes, the movement to abolish them in South Dakota is gaining momentum. Mike and Julie break down the argument that property taxes put landowners at constant risk—because if they can’t afford to pay, the government is ready to step in and take what’s theirs. They expose how this system punishes responsible citizens who have worked hard to own property, yet are forced to keep paying the government just to stay on the land they already bought and paid for. They also dig into how government officials defend this tax, claiming it funds essential services, but at what cost? Shouldn’t there be a better way to fund infrastructure and schools that doesn’t involve threatening people with losing their land? Trent, Mike, and Julie don’t just raise concerns—they explore real solutions, from alternative tax structures to better fiscal responsibility at the government level. As they peel back the layers, one thing becomes clear: property taxes aren’t just about revenue, they’re about control. Tune in as they expose the dangers of allowing government overreach to creep further into private land ownership and discuss how citizens can take action before it’s too late.