House Republicans barely passed President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” after an all-night showdown. While GOP leaders celebrate tax cuts and energy policies, conservative critics blast it as a betrayal of fiscal responsibility. The razor-thin vote exposed deep fractures in the party.
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie became the lone Republican “no” vote, slamming the midnight maneuvering. “If something’s beautiful, you don’t do it after midnight,” he declared. Fiscal hawks argue the bill’s $2.3 trillion price tag will balloon the national debt. Many wanted deeper spending cuts to match the tax reductions.
Republican leaders defended the package as delivering campaign promises. Majority Leader Steve Scalise warned colleagues: “Voting no means voting against American energy and border security.” The bill includes limited border funding but lacks the wall construction many conservatives demanded.
Grassroots activists rage about backroom deals that protected green energy subsidies. “This isn’t ‘America First’ – it’s swamp cronyism,” said one Tea Party group leader. Critics highlight ethanol tax credits they call handouts to “woke” corporations. The legislation does lock in small business tax breaks popular with Main Street.
President Trump praised the bill as “historic” despite conservative backlash. “We’re making America win again,” he told supporters. The plan extends his 2025 tax cuts and rolls back Biden-era regulations on oil drilling.
Democrats unanimously opposed the bill, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling it a “reckless GOP tax scam.” Liberals claim the rich get richer while working families foot the bill. The White House promises a veto if it reaches Biden’s desk.
The Senate now faces pressure to pass the package untouched, but moderates want changes. Conservative groups warn against weakening border provisions. “No amnesty, no deal,” said an immigration hardliner. The GOP’s narrow majority leaves little room for error.
This high-stakes fight shows a Republican Party torn between populist promises and fiscal discipline. As November elections loom, grassroots patriots demand leaders stand firm against wasteful spending – even if it means defying Trump.
