On May 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump unleashed a declaration about our “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a legislative juggernaut packed with tax cuts, border walls, and enough patriotic pizzazz to make eagles soar. This isn’t just a bill—it’s a make-or-break moment for Congress to deliver on Trump’s promises. Why should Republicans unite?

Here are 20 reasons, listed loud and proud, why Trump’s bill deserves a resounding “yes” from Capitol Hill.

20 Reasons to Back Trump’s Bill

1. Biggest Tax Cut Ever: Pocket an extra $5,000 with a 15% tax bill slash for those earning $30,000-$80,000.
2. No Tax on Tips: Waiters and bartenders keep every hard-earned tip, tax-free.
3. No Tax on Overtime: Welders and truckers, rejoice—overtime pay stays untouched by the IRS.
4. Mass Deportations: Funds one million annual removals to secure borders like never before.
5. Border Wall Bonanza: Builds 701 miles of primary wall, 900 miles of river barriers, and more.
6. ICE and Border Patrol Boost: Hires 10,000 ICE staff, 5,000 customs officers, and 3,000 agents with $10,000 bonuses.
7. Medicaid for Americans Only: Kicks 1.4 million non-citizens off benefits, saving billions.
8. Work for Benefits: Puts 4.8 million able-bodied adults back to work with benefit requirements.
9. No Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes: Stops Medicaid from covering “gender transitions” for minors.
10. Social Security Tax Relief: Slashes taxes on seniors’ Social Security benefits.
11. Permanent Trump Tax Cuts: Locks in tax relief, or face the biggest tax hike ever.
12. Modern Air Traffic Control: Overhauls systems for safer, faster flights.
13. Ditches Green New Scam: Saves $500 billion yearly by axing green subsidies and EV mandates.
14. Made in America Rules: Tax breaks for U.S. companies; deduct auto loan interest for American cars.
15. Pro-Family Perks: Boosts child tax credit, adds MAGA Accounts for newborns, and strengthens family leave.
16. Frees Gig Economy: Stops IRS from snooping on Venmo and PayPal transactions over $600.
17. Saves Family Farms: Shields two million farms from death tax, cuts farmer taxes by $10 billion.
18. Defense on Steroids: Funds Golden Dome, shipbuilding, and military modernization.
19. Energy Dominance Unleashed: Expands oil, gas, and mineral production for jobs and affordability.
20. Deficit Slashed: Delivers $1.6 trillion in mandatory savings, the biggest cut in 30 years.

On the flip side, here are 20 reasons, listed why this bill receives a “nay” from Capitol Hill. This list captures key opposition points from Democrats and some Republicans, paired with succinct arguments in favor, reflecting the bill’s divisive nature.

20 Reasons why the Bill is not Supported:

1. Deficit Surge: Adds $3.3–$6T to deficit. Favor: Stimulates economic growth.
2. Medicaid Cuts: $800B cut harms millions. Favor: Reduces federal spending.
3. SNAP Cuts: $290B cut, work requirements. Favor: Encourages self-reliance.
4. SALT Cap: $30,000 cap hurts high-tax states. Favor: Simplifies tax code.
5. Wealthy Tax Breaks: Favors rich, tips untaxed. Favor: Boosts job creation.
6. Green Energy Cuts: Ends clean energy credits. Favor: Lowers energy costs.
7. Harsh Border Policies: Mass deportations inhumane. Favor: Secures national borders.
8. Debt Ceiling Hike: $4–$5T increase reckless. Favor: Prevents default crisis.
9. Anti-Abortion Measures: Defunds abortion providers. Favor: Protects unborn life.
10. Weak Spending Cuts: $1.5T cut too small. Favor: Balances budget gradually.
11. Healthcare Loss: Medicaid cuts drop coverage. Favor: Streamlines inefficient programs.
12. Work Requirement Delay: 2029 start too late. Favor: Allows state preparation.
13. Complex Bill: Too many controversial provisions. Favor: Comprehensive reform efficiency.
14. Economic Risks: Tariffs, low approval hurt. Favor: Strengthens trade leverage.
15. Child Credit Limits: Excludes millions from benefits. Favor: Targets aid effectively.
16. State Penalties: Punishes immigrant healthcare aid. Favor: Prioritizes citizen resources.
17. Fraud Check Burden: Medicaid checks strain states. Favor: Ensures program integrity.
18. No Bipartisanship: Lacks Democratic input. Favor: Speeds urgent reforms.
19. Credit Downgrade: Rating drop demands cuts. Favor: Long-term fiscal health.
20. Procedural Issues: Forces renegotiation delay. Favor: Ensures thorough review.

Congress, Don’t Fumble This

Trump’s bill is a patriotic powerhouse, promising fatter wallets, ironclad borders, and a leaner budget. However, with GOP fiscal hawks like Rep. Chip Roy grumbling about debt, unity is no guarantee. Therefore, Congress must act fast to seize this “once-in-a-generation” shot.

So, will Republicans rally behind Trump’s bill, or let it crash and burn?

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