Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Passes Congress Amid Mixed Reactions
President Donald Trump has proudly announced that his significant domestic policy bill, which narrowly passed both chambers of Congress, is receiving a warm reception from many Americans.
In a press conference, Trump addressed the concerns raised by recent national polls that suggest a significant portion of the public is not in favor of the large spending and tax legislation. He confidently stated, “I believe it’s very popular. It brings forth the largest tax cuts in our history, which alone speaks volumes.”
The president made these comments as he returned from a Fourth of July event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, where he celebrated America’s upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
During the evening, House Republicans managed to rally the votes needed to pass the bill, which Trump has dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with a slim 218-214 margin. Earlier, Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to push the bill forward.
Trump noted that not a single Democrat supported the bill, claiming they are simply opposed to him. “They hate Trump, and I feel the same way about them,” he remarked.
The bill encompasses many of Trump’s commitments for his next term, focusing on tax cuts, national defense, immigration reform, energy policy, and managing the debt limit. It aims to solidify the tax cuts implemented in 2017, eliminating specific taxes and ultimately reducing taxes by approximately $4.4 trillion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Additionally, the legislation allocates funds for enhanced border security and seeks to enforce stricter immigration policies.
While Democrats criticize the bill, particularly for its modifications to Medicaid—affecting around 71 million low-income individuals—the GOP argues these changes aim to offset the tax cuts proposed. Significant amendments include introducing work requirements for many Medicaid beneficiaries.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has called the legislation “one of the worst bills in history,” accusing the Trump administration and Republicans of neglecting the needs of ordinary citizens.
As the bill is met with skepticism, a recent Fox News poll showed that 59% of voters are opposed to the legislation. Many respondents fear the bill could harm their families, with nearly half expressing concern.
Despite the criticism, Republicans maintain that many Americans support the tax cut components of the bill. Polls from GOP-aligned groups suggest that public opinion may favor the measures designed to ease the tax burdens on families, Social Security recipients, and overtime workers.
The GOP’s strategy moving forward appears to focus on demonstrating how tax cuts can stimulate economic growth and benefit average Americans.
