Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Ignites Fierce 2026 Midterm Fight Over Taxes and Medicaid

President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has sparked a fierce political showdown, setting the stage for a contentious 2026 midterm election battle. The sweeping $3.4 trillion legislative package, passed by the Republican-controlled House in a razor-thin 218-214 vote and advanced in the Senate by Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaker, is now headed to the White House for a signing ceremony on July 4, 2025. Packed with Trump’s 2024 campaign promises, the bill extends his 2017 tax cuts, eliminates taxes on tips and overtime pay, and funnels billions into border security while imposing strict immigration measures.

Republicans are hailing the bill as a historic victory for working families, with Trump boasting at an Iowa State Fairgrounds event that it delivers the biggest tax cuts in U.S. history. Yet, public opinion polls paint a different picture—most Americans, by margins as wide as 26 points, view the bill unfavorably. Critics, particularly Democrats, slam its deep cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, which they argue will strip healthcare from millions to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries didn’t mince words, accusing Republicans of prioritizing billionaire donors over vulnerable Americans. Meanwhile, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) fired back, claiming Democrats’ unanimous opposition shows they’re out of touch with working-class needs. Both sides are gearing up for a messaging war, with Republicans banking on the bill’s tax cuts to win voters and Democrats betting on public backlash to reclaim the House.

The bill’s fiscal impact is staggering: it’s projected to add $4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade while slashing social safety nets. As the 2026 midterms loom, this divisive legislation could redefine the political landscape—or sink those who championed it.