Trump Ally Greene Withdraws Support from GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill Amid Senate Hurdles

President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a centerpiece of his second-term agenda, passed the House by a narrow margin but is now facing significant challenges in the Senate. Elon Musk, who recently left his advisory role in the administration, criticized the bill as a "disgusting abomination" due to its high spending and pork-filled provisions, a sentiment echoed by some Republican senators like Rand Paul and Democrats including Bernie Sanders. Key GOP figures such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Scott Perry have expressed reservations or opposition to the bill despite initially supporting it. The legislation's fate largely hinges on Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who will evaluate the bill's compliance with Senate rules under the Byrd Rule, potentially striking down provisions deemed extraneous to budget reconciliation. MacDonough's role is crucial since the reconciliation process allows passage with a simple majority, but she has the authority to veto sections that do not directly affect the budget. Political analysts acknowledge that while the bill fulfills Trump's promises on border security, tax cuts, and energy production, it faces an uncertain path ahead due to Senate opposition and procedural scrutiny.