Donald Trump promulgated a colossal budgetary law on Friday during a very orchestrated ceremony at the White House on the occasion of the National Day. The American president seized this patriotic showcase to sign what he calls his “great and beautiful law” and praise a series of political victories which he describes as historical.
“We are entering the golden age of America,” said the president before his republican support, visibly galvanized. After weeks of negotiations, the text was adopted in extremis in the congress, the Chamber having voted Thursday evening by 218 votes against 214. This legislative green light, obtained on the eve of the 249th anniversary of American independence, is presented by Donald Trump as “the greatest victory” of his mandate.
A military staging for a rupture law
The ceremony was accompanied by a spectacular aerial parade: two B-2, the planes that bombed the Iranian nuclear installations on June 22, flew over the White House, escorted by F-35 hunters. Several pilots who participated in this operation were present, highlighting the assumed link between force and political affirmation.
Donald Trump took the opportunity to recall his recent successes: a cease-fire between Iran and Israel, a new Agreement on NATO financing, and a decision of the Supreme Court consolidating executive power. So many signals from a presidency which is intended to be both conquering internationally and resolutely authoritarian internally.
Tax gifts, social cuts and electoral strategy
The budget is confirming several campaign promises: increased military spending, financing a large operation of migrant expulsion, and extension of tax credits for a total of $ 4.500 billion. But to compensate for the cost, the law severely reduces social assistance.
For example, the Medicaid, the healthier health program for the most modest, will have suffered the most important cuts since its creation in the 1960s. Until 17 million people could lose their medical coverage. Kevin Hassett, economic advisor to the president, defended the measure on Fox News. “This law makes it possible to combat waste, fraud and abuse. And she protects rural areas, “he said.
The opposition prepares the response for 2026
The Democrats denounce a redistribution of wealth to the wealthy and bet on the social repercussions of the law to win back the House of Representatives during the mid-term elections. They intend to make this reform a symbol of economic injustice.
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