Trump Signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into Law: A Defining Moment in His Second Term

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the highly anticipated “One Big Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping piece of legislation that reflects the core values of his second term. Passed narrowly by Congress, the bill includes massive tax cuts, increased military and border enforcement funding, and major rollbacks of social and environmental programs.

At a patriotic White House ceremony filled with fireworks and fanfare, Trump hailed the bill as “the biggest and most beautiful tax cut in American history.” The legislation makes permanent the 2017 tax cuts, raises the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $40,000, and eliminates taxes on tips, overtime, and some interest income.

The bill also dramatically increases defense spending by $150 billion, including funds for Trump’s proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system. It allocates $50 billion for the U.S.-Mexico border wall, hires 10,000 new ICE agents, and introduces tougher deportation and detention policies.

However, the bill has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats and some moderate Republicans. It imposes work requirements for Medicaid recipients, cuts green energy incentives, and is projected to increase the national debt by over $3.3 trillion. The Congressional Budget Office warns that up to 12 million Americans could lose Medicaid coverage as a result.

Supporters argue the bill prioritizes law and order, national security, and economic freedom. Critics say it favors the wealthy, slashes vital programs, and burdens future generations with unsustainable debt.

Regardless of where one stands politically, the One Big Beautiful Bill will likely be remembered as the most significant — and controversial — legislative achievement of Trump’s second presidency.