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APPresident Donald Trump praised the One Big Beautiful Bill鈥檚 focus on border security, economic growth, and military funding following its passage in July 2025 (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Trump responds to One Big Beautiful Bill with focus on US strengthUS President Donald Trump reacted to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) by Congress, calling attention to the bill鈥檚 alignment with his administration鈥檚 goals on border security, military funding, and economic policy.鈥淭he strongest border on earth, the strongest economy, the strongest MILITARY on earth,鈥 Trump said, referencing the central features of the legislation and its alignment with his policy agenda.Also read: Breaking News Highlights: Republican-led House gives final passage to Trump’s big tax bill鈥淪ir, you鈥檙e going to go down as one of the best Presidents ever,鈥 Trump said, quoting what someone told him recently. No source was provided.The OBBB, passed on July 3, 2025, in the House (218鈥214) after clearing the Senate on July 1 (51鈥50), allocates major funding to national defense, border enforcement, and tax relief. It includes an estimated $170 billion for border operations, $150 billion in military spending, and permanent extensions to 2017 tax cuts, alongside the removal of federal taxes on tips and overtime.Live Events鈥淥ur country was cold as ICE鈥 They were laughing at anything to do with our country,鈥 Trump added, suggesting a shift in global perception during his time in office.Analysts estimate the bill could add $2.4鈥2.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. The Congressional Budget Office also projects that as many as 11 million Americans could lose health coverage due to spending offsets in the bill. While Republicans have promoted the measure as a pro-growth policy package, critics argue that the long-term fiscal implications could pose challenges.Trump鈥檚 remarks reinforce the bill鈥檚 alignment with his political branding: immigration control, economic liberalization, and increased defense capabilities.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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