House Freedom Caucus Backs Trump Megabill After GOP Rebellion

The House Freedom Caucus, known for its hard-right stance and fiscal hawkishness, initially opposed the Senate-passed version of President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" due to concerns over increased deficits and deviations from previously agreed-upon spending frameworks. Despite circulating detailed opposition memos and threatening to derail the legislation, the caucus ultimately capitulated after extensive negotiations and assurances from the Trump administration. Members such as Rep. Chip Roy highlighted the historic scale of mandatory spending cuts achieved and justified their eventual support as a pragmatic step, even if it fell short of their ideal goals. This pattern of resistance followed by acquiescence has become a recurring theme throughout the current 119th Congress, with the Freedom Caucus repeatedly backing down on key votes, including leadership elections and continuing resolutions. The caucus's flip-flopping has sparked criticism and raised questions about its influence and independence as Trump consolidates control over the Republican Party. Ultimately, the bill passed largely unchanged, marking a victory for Trump and GOP leadership despite internal party embarrassment.