Trump’s New Budget Plan Could Devastate Working-Class Americans

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How Exactly Is This Bill Making America Great Again?

President Trump is pushing hard for his latest budget bill, calling it the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” But behind the flashy name, there’s a growing storm of criticism from both sides of the political aisle. While it promises tax breaks and spending shifts, experts say this bill is a massive hit to low- and middle-income Americans, and a giant win for the ultra-wealthy.

So what’s really going on here?

For starters, this bill is projected to add more than $3 trillion to the national debt. That’s a serious jump, especially as the economy continues to wobble under inflation, high rent, and rising costs for just about everything. But that’s not even the worst part.

The biggest red flag? It guts public assistance programs. Millions of Americans could lose access to Medicaid. Food assistance programs like SNAP are facing severe rollbacks. Pell Grants that support college students, especially those in community colleges and part-time programs, could be slashed, putting affordable education out of reach for hundreds of thousands.

And while average families are asked to sacrifice, wealthy households are sitting comfortably. In fact, tax cuts under this bill are expected to overwhelmingly benefit the top income brackets. Everyday Americans might lose up to $1,600 in support, while those at the top get even richer.

Even some Republicans are sounding the alarm. Senators like Josh Hawley and Rand Paul have publicly questioned the bill’s priorities, asking why it puts so much pressure on working families. And Democrats are outright calling it dangerous, warning of real consequences for the most vulnerable groups.

This bill is more than a political move. It’s a massive shift in how America chooses to spend its money.

The Department of Homeland Security is preparing for possible fallout as public frustration grows, and there’s concern about unrest in communities that depend heavily on federal support.

All of this raises an important question: What happened to putting Americans first?

Trump built much of his campaign on promises to avoid endless wars, reduce debt, and fight for the “forgotten man.” But this bill feels like a betrayal of that promise. Instead of supporting working families, it shifts resources toward the wealthy and deepens inequality across the country.

With rising prices, stagnant wages, and millions living paycheck to paycheck, this bill could make things worse quickly. For many Americans, it’s not a matter of politics anymore. It’s survival.

So if you’re wondering who really benefits from Trump’s new budget, it might be time to look at who’s losing the most.

Because it sure isn’t the billionaires.