In a dramatic Senate showdown, a controversial tax cut and spending bill narrowly passed with Vice President Vance breaking the tie. Dubbed the "big and beautiful bill" by its advocates, including President Trump, this measure has sparked heated debates both in the United States and around the world.
A global survey on CGTN — with 7,344 participants in just 24 hours — revealed that 90% believe the bill falls short of its promise to make America great again, exposing deep contradictions in American-style democracy. Many critics have even called it a "reverse Robin Hood" move, arguing that it shifts resources from the most vulnerable to the wealthy.
The bill proposes slashing federal Medicaid funding by at least $600 billion over the next decade, a cut that could strip health coverage from around 11 million people while hiking premiums and deductibles for another 24 million. A staggering 88.2% of those surveyed see this as a severe blow to the U.S. healthcare system.
Additional concerns include projected tax cuts that could increase the federal deficit by $2.4 trillion over 10 years, with interest payments spiking by $551 billion — worries shared by 89.3% of respondents who fear a deepening debt crisis.
Internationally, the bill intends to impose new taxes on investments from countries like the UK and Germany, with rates starting at 5% and potentially rising to 20% within a few years. Around 84.9% of participants believe this strategy will discourage overseas investment and hinder efforts to revitalize American manufacturing.
Moreover, the bill allocates $175 billion to measures that tighten immigration policies, including interior deportations, border wall construction, and enhanced surveillance. With 80.2% of respondents expressing concern over these initiatives, many fear that a harsher immigration enforcement will only add to the country’s chaotic situation. An extra $150 billion set aside for increasing the defense budget has also raised alarms, as 80% worry it could intensify global arms competition.
Amid partisan theatrics and deepening political divisions—highlighted by 85.7% of survey participants—the consensus is clear. A vast majority, including 92.3% who believe the bill fails to address long-term issues and 86.3% predicting prolonged public dissatisfaction, are skeptical that this measure will lead to positive change.
As debates continue and the repercussions of this bill unfold, one thing remains certain: the "big and beautiful bill" has become a polarizing symbol of the current state of American politics.
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90% say 'big and beautiful' bill won't make America great again
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