/Trump's Spending Initiative Faces Critique Amid Deficit Concerns
- Good Stewards Network
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Faces Criticism Amid Deficit Concerns
As President Donald Trump promotes his latest spending initiative, known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," analysts and lawmakers are voicing strong opposition. This proposal is drawing comparisons to the widely unpopular Project 2025, sparking concern over its impact on the national deficit.
Political analyst Jason Johnson shared his insights on MSNBC, explaining the backlash Trump faces. "When people heard about it [Project 2025], they didn’t like it," said Johnson. "You hear members of the Senate Republicans saying, ‘I don’t like this part of the bill,’ but they’re still going to end up voting for it. So that is a huge problem.”
With the Senate poised to vote on the bill, estimates reveal it could spike the federal deficit by $3.3 trillion. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office warns that nearly 12 million Americans could lose Medicaid coverage under the proposed changes. Despite these concerns, members of the Senate remain divided on their support.
The controversial Project 2025, a 922-page plan from the conservative Heritage Foundation, detailed changes for a Republican-led government. Much like it, Trump's current bill is facing opposition. A Navigator survey from last October reported that 52% of Americans were against Project 2025, compared to 13% in favor.
Despite his denial of any ties to Project 2025, Trump's policies reflect its influence, including moves towards mass deportation and cutting federal funding. Figures like Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, have contributed to shaping similar policy frameworks.
Johnson further indicated potential political repercussions. “I don’t know how you explain to your constituents: you’re saying this thing is unpopular, and the clear math says that you’re going to blow up the budget," he stated, suggesting that Republican support for the bill might impact the 2026 midterms.
The White House has yet to comment on these developments.