Trump Announces 'Big, Beautiful Bill' to Address Biden Failures with Historic Tax Cut

President Donald Trump took to social media late Monday to tout the merits of what he called his “Big, Beautiful Bill,” making a direct pitch to Americans as the sweeping legislation awaits Senate approval. Casting the measure as a dramatic pivot from what he described as “four disastrous years” under former President Joe Biden, Trump framed the bill as a vital opportunity to reverse course for the nation.

The House of Representatives gave its approval to the massive spending package in late May, setting the stage for an intense debate in the Senate. In his post, Trump declared that the bill would mark “the largest mandatory Spending Cut, EVER,” while simultaneously offering “the largest Tax Cut, EVER.” He emphasized provisions that include eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits for seniors—a move he claimed was supported by more than 80 million voters in November.

Further outlining his priorities, Trump said the legislation would expedite American energy production through streamlined permitting and efforts to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Another major initiative, according to the president, is the construction of The Gold Dome, purportedly designed to strengthen the country’s air defense capabilities. The measure also contains border security provisions, expanding the southern barrier and intensifying the deportation of what Trump described as “criminal illegals.”

Trump pointedly criticized Democratic opposition, describing their stance as “radical” and “out of touch.” He reiterated that legislative changes would make Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) available only to American citizens, and outlined plans to repeal what he called Biden’s “EV Mandate” and “Green New Scam” tax credits, targeting regulations and incentives for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

The president underscored another controversial aspect: blocking federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors, which he characterized as protecting “our beautiful children.” He urged Republican legislators to expedite the bill’s passage, pushing for it to reach his desk before July 4th.

Amid criticism and concerns around the bill, Trump insisted there would be no reductions to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits themselves—asserting these programs would be preserved and protected from what he labeled as “Democratic incompetence.”

Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are set to scrutinize the ambitious legislation in detail, with potential amendments likely to complicate efforts to reconcile differences between the two chambers. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a narrow margin for success, with little room for dissent among his caucus.

The stakes are high as lawmakers race to finalize the sweeping measure that reflects much of Trump’s policy agenda—from tax relief to immigration enforcement, expanded defense initiatives, and efforts to tackle the national debt. However, fiscal hawks have sounded alarms, warning that the bill, as passed by the House, could add approximately $3 trillion to the national debt when factoring in interest—a point of contention as budget negotiations intensify.

With the legislative clock ticking, all eyes now turn to the Senate, where the fate of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” will be decided in the coming weeks—and where bipartisan tensions are likely to grow even sharper as the July 4th deadline approaches.