GOP senator says resistance to Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could stop it in the Senate

President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson are optimistic about the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that was recently passed by the House. They are hoping for minimal modifications in the Senate, as any changes could jeopardize the bill’s progress. However, Republican Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has expressed concerns about the bill’s impact on the deficit. He believes that deeper spending cuts are necessary to bring spending back to pre-pandemic levels.

The bill is being pushed through using a budgeting tactic called reconciliation, which requires only a simple majority to pass. Speaker Johnson is urging the Senate to pass the bill without significant changes to avoid sending it back to the House for further debate. He emphasized the need for quick passage to provide relief to the American people and boost the economy.

However, Senator Johnson criticized the rushed process, stating that more time should be taken to assess the bill’s implications. He believes that the bill’s spending cuts are not sufficient and that the debt ceiling increase should be addressed separately.

Senator Rand Paul has also raised concerns about the bill, particularly the debt ceiling increase, which he believes will further increase deficits. He described the spending cuts in the bill as inadequate and called into question the bill’s economic viability.

Speaker Johnson defended the bill, stating that it would fuel the U.S. economy and create more opportunities for job growth. He dismissed concerns about rising debt, stating that the bill includes significant spending cuts and pro-growth policies that will offset any deficits.

The bill includes extensions of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, increased military and border security spending, and cuts to Medicaid and other assistance programs. The Congressional Budget Office’s preliminary analysis raised concerns about the bill’s impact on low-income Americans and the potential loss of coverage for millions.

Despite these concerns, Johnson and Trump have maintained that the bill does not cut Medicaid but rather targets waste, fraud, and abuse within the program. They believe that rooting out these abuses will ensure resources are allocated to those who truly need them.

Overall, the fate of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” remains uncertain as it faces scrutiny in the Senate. The debate over spending cuts, debt ceiling increases, and the bill’s overall impact on the economy continues as lawmakers work towards a consensus.