President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday morning to demand that all Republican lawmakers remain in Washington, D.C., until Congress passes what he’s calling “THE GREAT, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL.”
“Now that we have made PEACE abroad, we must finish the job here at home by passing ‘THE GREAT, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,’ and getting it to my desk ASAP,” Trump wrote. “It will be a historic gift to THE GREAT PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as we begin celebrating our Nation’s 250th Birthday. We are finally entering our Golden Age, which will bring unprecedented Safety, Security, and Prosperity for ALL Citizens.”
Addressing Senate Republicans directly, Trump added: “Lock yourselves in a room if you have to. Don’t go home. GET THE DEAL DONE THIS WEEK. Work with the House so they can take it up and pass it IMMEDIATELY. NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE. The American People will thank us for this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
What’s in the Bill?
The proposed legislation builds on Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul by extending individual tax cuts. It also includes more than $1 trillion in cuts to programs like Medicaid, food assistance, and clean energy initiatives. At the same time, the bill is projected to add trillions of dollars to the federal deficit over the next ten years.
To offset the cost, Senate Republicans have reportedly discussed deepening the Medicaid cuts beyond what the House version proposes.
Pushback and Setbacks
Democrats have pushed back hard against the bill and have already scored several procedural wins. The Senate parliamentarian — the official who determines whether legislation complies with Senate rules — has struck down several provisions in the bill.
These include:
- Cuts to the federal civil service,
- The cancellation of the Postal Service’s electric vehicle fleet,
- A new measure giving Congress veto power over future regulations,
- And restrictions on federal judges’ ability to enforce civil contempt orders against Trump administration officials.
Despite the setbacks, Trump is pressing forward, hoping to secure a legislative victory to match his recent foreign policy moves and to mark what he sees as a turning point for his administration and the country.
Whether the bill passes remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Trump wants it done — and fast.
