Unions Fight to Block Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’, GOP Pushes it Through Nonetheless

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In the final hours before July 4th, labor unions tried to block President Donald Trump’s Project 2025-inspired billionaire budget from becoming law, but Republicans were able to get the bill through the House and sent it to Trump’s desk for a signature. The $4.5 trillion law includes tax cuts for the super-rich and Medicaid and benefit cuts to Medicaid for everyone else. Despite unions arguing against the bill, only two Republicans joined all House Democrats in opposing the measure, with a final tally of 218-to-214.

Republicans Push Through Trump’s Controversial Budget

In an effort to block President Donald Trump’s Project 2025-inspired budget from becoming law, labor unions made a last-ditch effort before the July 4th holiday. Despite their efforts, the House Republicans pushed the bill forward, sending it to Trump’s desk for approval.

The $4.5 trillion law, which ultimately benefits the super-rich with tax cuts and slashes Medicaid and other benefits for the general population, signifies a win for Trump and his billionaire supporters.

Despite almost unanimous GOP support, two Republicans strayed from the party line to join House Democrats in opposing the bill. However, the final vote count stood at 218-to-214, favoring the bill’s approval.

In the lead up to the final vote, labor unions in Michigan and Wisconsin took a vocal stand against the controversial legislation, commonly referred to as the “big bad Bill”.

The unions strongly criticized the bill, accusing it of being a means to further enrich the wealthy at the expense of public wealth. They also raised concerns over its environmental and healthcare impacts.

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