MAGA-loyalist walks back support for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch Trump loyalist, made headlines this week by revealing that she had not actually read the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in its entirety and no longer supports it. This surprising announcement adds her to the growing list of President Trump’s most ardent House GOP allies who have now come out against the very bill they had previously voted for just two weeks ago.
Representative Scott Perry from Pennsylvania, another dedicated MAGA member, also voiced his concerns this week, agreeing with Elon Musk’s criticism of the bill. Perry took to Twitter to express his disappointment, stating, “I wish I had a nickel for every time the @freedomcaucus sounded the alarm and nobody listened, only to find out the hard way we were right all along. We expect MASSIVE improvements from the Senate before it gets back to the House.”
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, championed by President Trump himself, passed in the House by just one vote after weeks of intense debates and last-minute negotiations in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office. The legislation aims to fulfill key campaign promises, including border security, American energy production, and tax cuts.
However, the bill has faced resistance in the Senate, with Republicans indicating their opposition in its current form. Leading the charge against the bill is Elon Musk, who recently concluded his tenure as a “special government employee” in the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk has been vocal in his criticism of the bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” and condemning those who voted for it.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut taxes by $3.7 trillion while increasing deficits by $2.4 trillion over a decade. This has raised concerns among Republicans about the growing national debt, which surpassed $36 trillion as of June 4.
One of the main points of contention for Greene is the bill’s provision that restricts states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for a period of 10 years. Greene, who initially voted in favor of the bill, expressed regret over her decision, stating that she was opposed to this restriction as it violates states’ rights. She has called on the Senate to remove this provision, warning that she will not support the bill when it returns to the House if it remains unchanged.
In conclusion, Greene’s reversal on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party over key legislative priorities. As the bill faces scrutiny in the Senate, it remains to be seen how these disagreements will impact its future.
