President Trump pushed for significant legislation before America's birthday, leading Republican lawmakers to abandon prior commitments about Medicaid cuts and national debt concerns. The measure made tax cuts permanent and increased spending for immigration enforcement and national defense while rolling back clean energy incentives. This event showcased Trump's strong influence over the party, as some Republicans compromised their principles and fiscal promises to meet his deadlines, demonstrating a shift in party allegiance and priorities amidst deep partisan dynamics.
The legislation that cleared the Senate and House this week fulfills some core promises that Trump made as a candidate, making permanent his first-term tax cuts.
Ultimately, its passage through narrow Republican majorities is the most consequential demonstration yet of how tightly Trump controls his party.
To fulfill the president's wishes and meet his arbitrary deadline, some Republicans reneged on pledges to oppose deep social-safety-net cuts.
Spending hawks who vowed to uphold some semblance of fiscal responsibility caved rather than stand firm for deeper cuts.
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