Trump's 4th of July signature on the 'big, beautiful bill" marks history
The omnibus bill is now law, much to many's chagrin.
President Trump set a tight deadline for the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The BBB squeaked by in the Senate, thanks to VP Vance’s tiebreaking vote. After immense pressure, Trump’s signature on the BBB came just in time for America’s birthday.
The BBB is a polarizing piece of legislation. Trump and the most loyal of his MAGA base see it as a historic victory. The bill was unpopular among Democrats, independents, & fiscal conservatives.
There’s a lot to the bill. In particular, people have praised its tax cuts and ICE funding. Critics called out its cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, plus the deficit increases. Elon Musk, once one of Trump’s biggest backers, expressed intense disagreement with the bill.
Musk pledged to hold Democrats and Republicans accountable. The bill’s passing angered Elon Musk to the point of no return with MAGA. On the same day of the bill’s signing, he polled 𝕏 about creating a new party for independents and centrists.
Trump tore into Elon on Truth Social, calling the plan good for “the creation of completely and total disruption & chaos.” The president called Musk a “train wreck” and claimed that Elon went “completely ‘off the rails’.”
The Republican Party’s midterm optimism has been lacking. The bill’s backlash has been quick and harsh. The long-term impact of the omnibus bill will be more meaningful, with Elon’s new party nipping at the uniparty’s heels.
Stay tuned for any updates to this ongoing story.
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