President Trump's substantial spending and tax cut bill has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218 to 214, largely along party lines. The bill reallocates government resources, shifting focus from the social safety net and clean energy investments to financing tax cuts, immigration enforcement, and national defense. House Speaker Mike Johnson touted the measure as a cornerstone for America's new era. Trump's involvement was significant, as he urged lawmakers to support the bill through calls and social media posts, fulfilling campaign promises made during his reelection efforts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pledged in a speech on the House floor that the bill would make the country "stronger, safer and more prosperous than ever before." He emphasized, "Today we are laying a key cornerstone of America's new golden age."
The sprawling GOP bill, clocking in at nearly 1,000 pages, represents a dramatic realignment of the federal government's role in American life, shifting resources from the social safety net and investments in clean energy.
President Trump was heavily involved in selling the bill to skeptical lawmakers, calling them to the White House for talks throughout the day on Wednesday and demanding that lawmakers finish the job on social media.
Trump's legislative effort fulfills key campaign pledges made during his reelection bid, including making hefty tax cuts passed during his first term permanent.
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