Democrats and Republicans race to define the ‘big, beautiful bill’ to voters

Published July 9, 2025 7:00am ET



Republicans are counting on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” to be a winner with voters, while Democrats hope to make the massive law politically toxic ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Following the passage of Trump’s megabill, both sides of the aisle have pivoted to the campaign. Democrats have leaned into the bill changing Medicaid health coverage, as Republicans label it the biggest tax cut in American history. 

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