Trump Pushes for 'Big, Beautiful Bill' by July 4 as GOP Hesitates

President Donald Trump is pushing hard for his much-touted 'big, beautiful bill' to reach his desk by the July 4th deadline, calling it a must for lawmakers. Yet, cracks are showing among House Republicans, with several expressing doubts about meeting the Independence Day target while prioritizing quality over speed.

The sprawling legislation, which tackles tax reforms and immigration policies, has already scraped through the House with a razor-thin margin and is now under intense scrutiny in the Senate. Key sticking points include Medicaid funding and state and local tax deductions, issues that could make or break support when the bill circles back to the House.

Voices of caution echo through the GOP ranks. Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania emphasized the need for a well-crafted bill over a rushed one, a sentiment shared by others like Nicole Malliotakis of New York, who sees the deadline as a nice symbolic gesture but not a dealbreaker. Meanwhile, Representative Greg Murphy of North Carolina has drawn a line in the sand over proposed Medicaid cuts, warning they could cost crucial votes.

Speaker Mike Johnson remains hopeful but hasn’t ruled out a delay, urging his party to stay the course. On the flip side, Trump took to social media to rally the troops, insisting the House must deliver by the holiday while leaving a sliver of wiggle room during a recent press conference.

With the Senate grinding through the weekend and the nation’s debt ceiling looming as a hard deadline this summer, the pressure is on. Will this bill be a fireworks-worthy win for Trump, or will it fizzle out under the weight of GOP hesitations? Stay tuned as this legislative drama unfolds.