Trump's Tax Bill Is No Match for Reality
Briefly

Republican leaders are grappling with internal conflicts over Donald Trump's tax bill, which is projected to significantly worsen the fiscal situation by adding trillions to the deficit. Despite attempts to promote cuts, the budgetary measures fail to offset the substantial tax reductions. The House Budget Committee's rejection further underscores the divide between moderates and hard-liners. Analyst forecasts, compounded by a downgrade from Moody's rating agency, predict growing deficits driven by increased entitlement spending against flat government revenue, presenting a tough reality for GOP leaders.
The president's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' would make the country's fiscal situation worse, slashing taxes while failing to cover resulting deficits with sufficient budget cuts.
Representative Chip Roy emphasized that the plan’s reliance on future cuts with little likelihood of implementation undermines Republican fiscal credibility and accountability.
Moody's downgrade of the nation's credit rating highlights concerns over increasing federal spending without corresponding tax revenue, predicting larger deficits due to rising entitlement spending.
Republican leaders' ongoing defense of the tax bill reveals an internal struggle between fiscal responsibility and the ambitious, yet financially imprudent, agenda proposed by Trump.
Read at The Atlantic
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