Thune Vows to Skip July 4th Break to Pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is ready to burn the midnight oil, and then some, to push through what’s been dubbed President Trump’s big beautiful bill. The South Dakota Republican insists the Senate will skip weekends, holidays, and even the July 4th recess if that’s what it takes to land the legislation on Trump’s desk. “This is a huge priority for the president,” Thune said, emphasizing the bill’s role as a cornerstone of Trump’s campaign promises.

The bill, a sweeping mix of tax cuts, energy reforms, and regulatory rollbacks, is being hailed as a historic move toward pro-growth policies. Thune claims it could deliver the largest spending reduction in history, potentially slashing up to $2 trillion while tackling waste, fraud, and abuse in programs like Medicaid. “You grow the economy, boost revenue, spend less, and things start to balance,” Thune explained, brushing off concerns from deficit-wary Republicans like Ted Cruz, who doubt the bill will clear by the holiday.

Despite internal GOP skepticism, Thune remains unflappable. “It’ll get done,” he declared, radiating confidence that the Senate will deliver. The bill’s ambitious scope—balancing massive cuts with economic growth—has sparked heated debate, but Thune argues it’s a bold first step toward fiscal sanity.