Controversy Over Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Reforms

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:22 am

Critics and partisan factions are locked in a heated debate over Trump's expansive legislative package dubbed the “big beautiful bill.” Promises of no Social Security tax collide with sweeping changes—from SALT deduction cuts to Medicaid reform disputes—fueling a storm of political contradictions.

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foxnews.com / GOP lawmaker defends Trump tax bill to angry crowds at back-to-back town halls

Rep. Ashley Hinson defended President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as crowds booed the president's agenda at her town halls.

foxnews.com / Elon Musk criticism of Trump tax bill frustrates some Republicans: 'No place in Congress'

Elon Musk's comments on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" have divided House Republicans.

foxnews.com / GOP rails against 'blatantly false' Dem claims about Medicaid reform in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Republicans defend Medicaid "reform" as Democrats rail against Medicaid "cuts" after One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes the House.

foxnews.com / MORNING GLORY: Trump emerges as 'closer-in-chief' to push 'one big, beautiful' tax bill through Congress

Trump might just get his "one, big, beautiful bill" and here's how. Senate might push entitlement reform and IRA/401k conversions to secure fiscal stability.

theepochtimes.com / Musk, Tesla Object to GOP Megabill’s Repeal of Clean Energy Tax Credits

The company calls the move a threat to America's energy independence. Musk notes that the bill has 'no change to tax incentives for oil & gas.'

foxnews.com / Price tag estimate for House GOP tax package rises to $3.94T

The estimated revenue impact of the GOP tax plan is estimated at about -$3.94 trillion, according to a document issued by the Joint Committee on Taxation.

foxbusiness.com / Here are the changes to the SALT tax deduction in the 'big, beautiful bill'

The proposed increase to the federal state and local tax deduction cap would benefit high earners.

cbsnews.com / House's Medicaid cost cutting in Trump tax bill to be scrutinized by GOP senators

Senate Republicans say they intend to change the House-passed bill, and some pointed to changes to Medicaid as a possible red line.

bloomberg.com / Obscure Tax Item in Trump’s Big Bill Stokes Wall Street Angst - Bloomberg

Obscure Tax Item in Trump’s Big Bill Stokes Wall Street Angst Bloomberg

alternet.org / Mike Johnson sent Musk a 'long text message' begging him to reconsider criticism of bill

After Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly spoke out against President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) rushed to defend the embattled legislation to the South African centibillionaire.Politico reported Thursday that Johnson engaged directly with…

alternet.org / Trump promised 'no tax on Social Security' — but his megabill is a 'far cry' from that

In 2024, Donald Trump campaigned on eliminating taxes for tipped wages and Social Security benefits. And Trump's messaging on the economy, polls showed, was the thing that ultimately did the most to put him past the finish line. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris campaigned on the…

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