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Trump urges GOP to quickly pass his megabill: No vacation until it’s done
UNITED STATES, JUN 24 – The tax and spending bill aims to prevent a $3.8 trillion tax increase after 2017 cuts expire, includes Medicaid and food stamp reductions, and faces GOP divisions ahead of the July 4 deadline.
- On June 24, 2025, President Donald Trump pressured Republicans in Washington, DC, to swiftly pass his sweeping tax and spending bill before July 4.
- This push follows the House’s narrow May passage and ongoing Senate debates over tax deductions, Medicaid cuts, and compliance with procedural rulings by the parliamentarian.
- Trump encouraged senators on Truth Social to isolate themselves until the bill is completed, urging collaboration with the House and emphasizing that no breaks should be taken until the work is finished.
- The Congressional Budget Office warned the bill could add at least $2.4 trillion to the deficit, while GOP opposition grows over impacts on rural hospitals and social programs.
- With GOP leaders confident but facing partisan divides and procedural hurdles, the bill’s passage timing remains uncertain despite efforts to meet the July 4 deadline.
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