Trump in Winning Streak: Currently Triumphant, Albeit Temporarily
In a significant turn of events, US President Donald Trump has secured a considerable victory with the passage of his "One Big, Beautiful" tax and spending bill. This triumph comes amidst a series of recent successes, including US airstrikes leading to an Iran-Israel ceasefire, a NATO spending deal, and a Supreme Court win.
The bill, which Trump is due to sign at a White House event on Friday, promises to consolidate his legacy and potentially have a "huge impact" on the US midterm elections in 2026, according to former White House deputy chief of staff under President George W. Bush, Karl Rove.
However, the bill's passage does not mark the end of challenges for Trump. The bill, deeply unpopular among Americans due to its huge cuts to welfare and tax breaks for the rich, will require considerable effort to sell to the public. Trump's victory on the bill comes after a major row with his billionaire former ally Elon Musk, and despite the bill's passage, Trump still faces international skepticism about his leadership on key global issues such as economic management, conflict resolution, and U.S.-China relations.
Trump's self-belief has been fueled by this winning streak, with him stating he was "saved by God to make America great again" after surviving an assassination attempt last year. The bill's passage is a testament to Trump's ability to get his Republican party to fall in line despite bruising infighting.
The bill seals Trump's hard-line US domestic policy into law, making it less susceptible to being overturned by his successors. The bill embodies the political goals of Trump's second term, including tax cuts and funding for his mass migrant deportation program.
Trump's victory rally in Iowa on Thursday, which also marked the start of celebrations for America's 250th anniversary year, was a celebration of this latest achievement. Trump is also pushing for a deal to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled to visit the White House on Monday.
Global markets remain gripped by uncertainty due to Trump's tariff threats, and despite the bill's passage, Trump is due to reimpose steep tariffs on dozens of economies next week, insisting that countries will either reach a deal or face sweeping levies.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump has delivered "win after win" for the American people, despite the doubters and panics. The bill's passage serves as a reminder that, despite the challenges ahead, Trump remains determined to push forward with his agenda.
The passage of Trump's "One Big, Beautiful" tax and spending bill, which aligns with his hard-line US domestic policy, has been met with controversy due to its unpopular cuts to welfare and tax breaks for the rich. Regardless, the bill's penetration into law strengthens Trump's legacy, as it embodies the political goals of his second term, including tax cuts and funding for his mass migrant deportation program.
The bill's passage, amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts such as the war in Gaza, raises questions about Trump's approach to conflict resolution. Furthermore, the bill's passage, coupled with Trump's controversial tariff threats and his self-belief fueled by recent successes, highlights the ongoing policy-and-legislation debates and general-news discussions surrounding his leadership.
