US Congress Passes $3.3 Trillion Trump Budget Bill Amid GOP Holdouts
US Congress Passes $3.3 Trillion Trump Budget Bill Amid GOP Holdouts

US Congress Passes $3.3 Trillion Trump Budget Bill Amid GOP Holdouts

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President Donald Trump successfully rallied Republican support for his sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' budget legislation by employing a personal charm offensive that included gifting signed merchandise and hosting golf outings with key senators. The bill, which passed narrowly in the Senate and later the House, represents a major legislative victory for Trump, featuring historic tax cuts, expanded child tax credits, and $1,000 'Trump investment accounts' for newborns, while also imposing cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs. Despite the bill's projected addition of $3.3 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade, Trump and GOP leaders framed it as a pro-growth measure essential for American greatness. Some Republican holdouts, initially skeptical about the bill's deficit impact and social program reductions, were persuaded after personal meetings with Trump, who used humor, gifts, and photo opportunities to cement their support. Critics from both parties have voiced concerns over the bill's impact on social safety nets and fiscal responsibility, highlighting the contentious nature of the legislation. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump in a ceremony planned for Independence Day, underscoring its symbolic and political significance.

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