Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle

President Trump’s recently passed colossal tax-and-spending bill is already stirring intense political debate, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The legislation, which Trump hails as the ‘One Big Beautiful Deal’ promising an ‘economic renaissance,’ has drawn fierce opposition from Democrats, particularly over its projected nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vehemently condemned the bill in an hours-long speech, labeling it ‘cruel’ and ‘dangerous,’ asserting it represents ‘the largest cut to health care in American history.’ The Democrats are seizing on the Medicaid cuts as a central campaign message, highlighting the impact on millions of lower-income and elderly Americans, especially given the program’s widespread popularity.

Trump, fresh off celebrating the bill’s passage at an Independence Day eve event in Iowa, has signaled his readiness to campaign vigorously for the legislation. He openly expressed disdain for the lack of Democratic support, vowing to use their opposition against them in the upcoming midterms. Despite the White House’s attempts to frame the bill positively, polling indicates more public opposition than support overall, though specific provisions like work requirements for Medicaid show higher approval.

The political landscape remains complex for both parties. While Republicans face the challenge of defending the unpopular aspects of the bill, Democrats grapple with lower approval ratings for their own congressional leadership. The crucial question for Democrats is whether they can rally their base, as they did in 2018, to capitalize on public dissatisfaction with the ‘Mega Bill’ and reclaim control of the House in 2026.

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