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GOP Just Slid Trump’s $3 Trillion Tax Bill Through the Senate—Here’s Who Wins and Who Loses

Trump’s Tax-and-Spending Overhaul Inches Closer to Reality—But It’s the Working Class Who Could Feel the Squeeze

by poligirlsayswhat
July 1, 2025
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Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Narrowly Passes Senate, Heads to House

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After a marathon 24-hour debate and high-stakes political wrangling, Senate Republicans have pushed Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” over the finish line—by the narrowest of margins. With a 50–50 deadlock on the floor, JD Vance stepped in just before dawn to cast the tie-breaking vote that saved the bill.

Now, the massive tax-and-spending overhaul heads back to the House of Representatives, where it faces another tight vote. Trump has made it clear—he wants the final bill on his desk by July 4.

So what’s actually in this raggedy bill? A lot—and most of it favors the rich, corporations, and high-income investors. Meanwhile, millions of working-class Americans could see their healthcare, food assistance, and college aid stripped away.

What This Means for Working Families

  • Tiny Tax Cuts, Big Expirations: The bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and temporarily bumps up standard deductions—$1,000 for single filers, $2,000 for couples. But all of it vanishes in 2028. Most of the real gains? They go to the top 1%.

  • Medicaid Gets Gutted: New work requirements for Medicaid could kick millions people off health coverage—mainly low-income workers in unstable jobs. If you don’t report your hours, you’re out.

  • Food Aid Takes a Hit: SNAP (food stamps) work rules are tightened up too, now requiring adults up to age 64 to prove employment. Analysts say nearly 11 million people could lose food assistance, including many older Americans facing job market barriers.

  • No Wage Boost, Just Paperwork: The bill offers nothing to raise wages or strengthen labor rights. Instead, it ties basic survival supports to having a job—any job—no matter how low the pay or unstable the hours.

  • Living Costs Going Up: Energy bills could rise as green energy incentives are eliminated. A 10% tariff on imported goods will make everyday items—from groceries to gadgets—more expensive. Experts say the average family could pay nearly $2,800 more each year.

  • College Dreams on Hold: Pell Grant access gets harder. Students now need a heavier course load to qualify, which hits part-time students—often parents and working adults—the hardest.

  • No Break on Commuting or Childcare: No new help for transit costs, and eligibility for the Child Tax Credit tightens. Immigrant families and nontraditional guardians may lose access entirely.

Who Really Wins?

  • The Ultra-Wealthy: High-income households keep their Trump-era tax cuts permanently. Estate tax exemptions double to $30 million per couple. Wealthy retirees and homeowners get new deductions. Working-class families? Not so much.

  • Business Owners & Corporations: Pass-through deductions are expanded. Corporate tax rates stay at 21%. Companies can fully write off equipment, buildings, even research costs. Investors cash in, while workers watch from the sidelines.

  • Big Money, Big Benefits: The bill adds $3.8 trillion to the deficit over a decade—but the bulk of that money flows straight to the richest Americans and largest corporations.

This bill is branded as “beautiful,” but for everyday people, it’s more like a warning sign. The working class gets modest, short-term tax breaks—then watches as healthcare, food aid, and education access get stripped away. Meanwhile, the rich lock in permanent benefits, with the government footing the bill.

It’s a power move dressed up as policy. And the fight’s not over yet—the House showdown is coming. Stay tuned.

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