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Trump's $4.5 Trillion Tax Plan Faces Fierce Opposition

6/4/2025

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President Trump is pushing for a bold $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill by July 4, seeking Senate collaboration. This ambitious package proposes sweeping tax cuts alongside deep reductions in Medicaid and food assistance, sparking fierce opposition from critics like Elon Musk. As Senate leaders grapple with mounting pressure to amend the plan, the Congressional Budget Office is set to evaluate its potential impact.

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President Trump is pushing for a bold $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill by July 4, seeking Senate collaboration. This ambitious package proposes sweeping tax cuts alongside deep reductions in Medicaid and food assistance, sparking fierce opposition from critics like Elon Musk. As Senate leaders grapple with mounting pressure to amend the plan, the Congressional Budget Office is set to evaluate its potential impact.