US EditionRand Paul Doubles Down on Big, Beautiful Bill Criticism After Trump Slam
- The House of Representatives narrowly passed a large spending and tax bill on May 22 amid party-line divisions.
- Senator Rand Paul opposed the bill mainly due to its $5 trillion debt ceiling increase and distrust in spending cuts by Republican leaders.
- Paul criticized the bill for significantly overstating border wall funding, pointing out it allocates $46 billion for construction despite estimates suggesting a 1,000-mile wall would only cost around $6.5 billion.
- Elon Musk criticized the bill on X, calling it a "disgusting abomination," with Paul echoing Musk by stating "Congress is trying to make America bankrupt."
- The bill now faces challenges in the Senate, reflecting deep GOP and MAGA populist objections, suggesting potential hurdles ahead for final passage.
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Rand Paul Signals Openness to Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill'
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican criticized the massive Trump-backed budget bill over its provision to raise the debt ceiling by trillions of dollars. The Morning Joe panel discusses.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right7Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Right
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64% Right
L 27%
R 64%
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