Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi strongly opposes President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” criticizing it as harmful to vulnerable Americans. On the House floor, she condemned the bill for cutting food assistance, slashing healthcare for 17 million people, and diverting funds from education to benefit billionaires. Pelosi invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s warning about health inequality, urging Congress to reject the bill, calling it a “nightmare” for seniors, children, and the disabled.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, in contrast, praised the bill as “the most conservative legislation” Republicans have ever pursued. Speaking on Fox News, he emphasized the bill’s grassroots origins and its comprehensive conservative agenda. He touted massive tax cuts, $1.6 trillion in savings, and downsizing of government. Johnson defended new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, arguing it preserves the program for those truly in need. He claimed the bill would increase average take-home pay by $10,000, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, and provide tax relief for seniors.
The bill remains deeply divisive across party lines.
