No President Has Ever Had Something Like Trump's Megabill
Briefly

Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a historic 940-page budget measure that will significantly change America and is difficult to reverse. Despite potential future reversals of Trump’s executive orders or policies, this legislation represents a sweeping change in federal governance. The bill, passed through budget reconciliation, reflects a high-risk strategy that garnered support from Republican leaders, who faced the challenge of an unpopular agenda. The Senate’s modifications included deeper Medicaid cuts and permanent tax reductions, revealing Republicans' commitment to supporting Trump’s vision despite the controversial content.
The 940-page One Big Beautiful Bill will change the country in ways difficult to reverse, representing a sweeping piece of legislation in American history.
This high-risk but high-reward strategy ultimately convinced Republican leaders to support a bill known to be unpopular due to its Reverse Robin Hood nature.
The Senate altered the megabill, leading to deeper Medicaid cuts and permanent tax cuts, demonstrating a willingness among Republicans to back Trump regardless of content.
The consolidation of an entire year's worth of major federal changes into one budget measure signifies a significant shift in policy and governance.
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