Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is Just a Big Ugly Gift to the Rich — and a Boot to Everyone Else
Let’s talk about Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Or, as I prefer to call it — and will call it for the rest of time — the Big Ugly Bill. It’s a $3.4 trillion monstrosity packed with tax cuts for the wealthy, gut-punches to poor families, a gift bag of handouts to Trump donors, and just enough smoke and mirrors to keep his base distracted. If this is the legislative crown jewel of Trump’s second term, then it’s a jewel forged out of greed, cruelty, and corruption. This bill isn’t just misguided — it’s calculated. It’s part of a long pattern with Trump: sell working-class voters a fantasy while funneling billions to the ultra-rich. Strip support from people who need it, all while acting like he’s doing them a favor. And worst of all? He’s doing it for himself. Trump will personally profit from this bill — and if you're not in the top 1%, you’ll be footing the bill for his grift. Tax Cuts, Not for You Let’s start with the heart of the Big Ugly Bill: taxes. Remember the 201...