Tax hike warning has become a central theme as the Senate debates President Trump’s massive spending proposal. Early Tuesday morning, President Trump used social media to send a direct message to lawmakers. He warned that failure to pass his “One Big Beautiful Bill” would trigger the largest tax increase in U.S. history. The Senate had entered a long “vote-a-rama,” with both parties submitting a flood of amendments. Tensions remained high.
Trump wrote, “Republicans, the One Big Beautiful Bill gives the largest Tax Cuts and Border Security ever Failure to pass means a whopping 68% Tax increase, the largest in history!!!” The president’s warning followed several hours of negotiations with no clear end in sight. Republicans continued to search for a path forward while battling Democratic opposition.
Senate GOP leaders faced a tight vote margin. They could only afford to lose three members. Two Republicans Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky had already voiced opposition. Tillis announced he would not seek reelection. Trump had recently threatened to campaign against him. The move appeared to widen divisions within the party.
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said leaders were “figuring out how to get to the end game.” But the marathon voting process showed no signs of stopping before dawn.
If passed, the bill would advance Trump’s domestic agenda. It includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, according to the latest analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. However, the package would also eliminate billions in green energy tax credits. Democrats warned it could harm wind and solar investments across the country.
The drama took a turn when billionaire Elon Musk joined the fray. He criticized Republicans, calling them the “PORKY PIG PARTY!!” He argued that the bill would add $5 trillion to the national debt. Trump hit back swiftly on Truth Social. He reminded Musk that he had always opposed the EV mandate. He also accused Musk of benefiting from subsidies.
“Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history,” Trump wrote. “Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this?” DOGE, short for Department of Government Efficiency, had once been led by Musk.
Trump hinted that DOGE might investigate Musk’s business dealings. However, Tax hike warning remained a driving narrative throughout the day. The stakes are enormous. GOP leaders must unite quickly to push the bill through.
Otherwise, as Trump repeatedly warned, the nation could face a tax hike warning that becomes reality.
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