Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Passes House, but Democrats Predict GOP Losses in 2026

House Republicans, riding high on their razor-thin 215-214 vote to pass President Donald Trump's sprawling tax and spending package, are calling it a transformative win. Speaker Mike Johnson hailed the legislation as "nation-shaping," promising lower taxes, streamlined government, and a boost for families and job creators. Rep. Tom Emmer echoed the sentiment, claiming the GOP delivered when it mattered most.

But Democrats see blood in the water. With the GOP's House majority hanging by a thread, the passage of Trump's so-called "One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act" is being weaponized for the 2026 midterms. DNC chair Ken Martin vowed to oust Republicans who backed the bill, predicting a voter backlash. Rep. Suzan DelBene doubled down, warning that Republicans will pay a steep political price for their vote.

The bill, a grab-bag of Trump's campaign promises, extends his 2017 tax cuts, scraps taxes on tips and overtime, and pumps billions into border security while codifying his immigration crackdown. Yet, its fiscal impact raises eyebrows—potentially ballooning the national debt, already at a staggering $36.2 trillion. Critics, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, call it anything but beautiful, slamming its cuts to safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps.

Democrats are zeroing in on the bill's Medicaid overhaul, which introduces work requirements and could strip coverage from millions. DelBene accused Republicans of prioritizing speed in gutting healthcare, while Schumer warned of increased poverty and neglected communities. Ken Martin went further, claiming the bill favors elites and devastates rural America.

Republicans counter that they’re cleaning up Medicaid’s waste, fraud, and abuse, not slashing aid to the vulnerable. NRCC chair Rep. Richard Hudson called Democratic attacks "flat-out lies," insisting the reforms protect taxpayers and strengthen the program. Trump himself, in a rare Capitol Hill visit, bluntly told fiscal conservatives to leave Medicaid alone, reportedly saying, "Don’t f--- around with Medicaid."

As the bill heads to the Senate, the fight over Medicaid and the broader package is far from over. Both sides agree: this issue will loom large on the campaign trail, shaping the battle for Congress in 2026.