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Rand Paul Condemns Trump's $5 Trillion Spending Bill

6/3/2025

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Senator Rand Paul slammed President Trump's spending bill, denouncing its hefty price tag and a staggering $5 trillion debt ceiling hike. He cautioned that backing the bill would tie the GOP to the growing national debt. To gain his support, Paul suggested decoupling the debt ceiling from the legislation, while Treasury Secretary Bessent stood firm in defending its financial implications.

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Senator Rand Paul slammed President Trump's spending bill, denouncing its hefty price tag and a staggering $5 trillion debt ceiling hike. He cautioned that backing the bill would tie the GOP to the growing national debt. To gain his support, Paul suggested decoupling the debt ceiling from the legislation, while Treasury Secretary Bessent stood firm in defending its financial implications.