Trump golfs with Republican senators Schmitt, Graham and Paul ahead of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' vote
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Senate Advances Trump's Tax Bill Despite GOP Opposition
Above: Donald Trump hosts a "One, Big, Beautiful" event in the East Room of the White House on June 26, 2025. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This bill delivers on Trump's core campaign promises by making tax cuts permanent and securing the border. The package eliminates burdensome taxes on working Americans while providing essential funding for national defense and immigration enforcement. Republican unity prevailed despite initial holdouts, proving the party's commitment to the president's agenda.
Democratic narrative
Republicans are rushing through a massive bill that cuts healthcare for millions while giving tax breaks to the wealthy. The legislation would eliminate Medicaid coverage for 8.6 million Americans and saddle future generations with trillions in debt. This represents the biggest redistribution of wealth from the poor to the rich in American history.
Right narrative
Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill is utterly insane and destructive, as it would destroy millions of jobs, hand out tax breaks to outdated industries, wipe out 500 GW of potential energy generation capacity, and cause immense strategic harm. This law is disgusting and akin to political suicide.