The House of Representatives passed a controversial tax bill championed by former President Donald Trump on Thursday. That legislation, which has been remarkably narrow in vote tally—215 to 214—is now moving full steam into the Senate. Trump’s leadership was critical in achieving this remarkable milestone. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders were equally, if not more impressive.
Upon the bill’s passage, Trump took to his Truth Social account to congratulate Speaker Johnson and the House GOP leadership on their success. He publicly thanked “every Republican who voted YES on this Historic Bill!” The bill increases the SALT deduction from $10,000 to $40,000. While the newly formed ‘SALT Caucus’ raised doubts about its prospects, the bill received sufficient bipartisan support to pass on the House floor easily.
His tax bill plays a role in imposing strict work requirements on Medicaid recipients by the end of 2026. This area has been a primary source of criticism from Democrats, who claim that it makes dangerous cuts to the social safety net. Anticipating pushback, in a letter to House Republicans Trump warned, “Don’t f