Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic

Flyover at start of Trump remarks

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump witnessed a flyover at the White House ahead of his signing of the "Big, Beautiful Bill."

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill into law Friday during the White House’s Fourth of July festivities, capping off a months-long Republican push to reshape the nation’s domestic priorities.

Backed by Cabinet members and Republican lawmakers, Trump signed the multitrillion-dollar legislation outdoors and struck a gavel gifted by House Speaker Mike Johnson to mark the moment. Fighter jets and a stealth bomber soared above the celebration as the U.S. Marine Band played patriotic tunes and pop hits—a signature Trump flourish.

Trump’s political victory

What they're saying:

"America’s winning, winning, winning like never before," Trump said at the ceremony, referencing last month’s bombing campaign against Iran’s nuclear program. "Promises made, promises kept and we’ve kept them."

Later, at an Iowa rally launching events for America’s upcoming 250th birthday, Trump added, "I want to thank Republican congressmen and women, because what they did is incredible." He also said Democrats opposed the bill "because they hate Trump — but I hate them, too."

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Democrats were sharply critical of the law’s cuts to social programs and deficit impact. "I never thought that I’d be on the House floor saying that this is a crime scene," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries during an eight-hour speech that delayed the bill’s passage. "It’s a crime scene, going after the health, and the safety, and the well-being of the American people."

U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

The president complained that Democrats voted against the bill because "they hate Trump — but I hate them, too."

The other side:

Democrats, meanwhile, were unanimous in their opposition, calling it a giveaway to the rich that will rob millions more lower-income people of their health insurance, food assistance and financial stability.

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"I never thought that I’d be on the House floor saying that this is a crime scene," Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said during a record-breaking speech that delayed the bill's passage by eight-plus hours. "It’s a crime scene, going after the health, and the safety, and the well-being of the American people."

What’s in the ‘big, beautiful’ bill? 

By the numbers:

The legislation extends Trump’s 2017 multi-trillion dollar tax cuts and cuts Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion. It provides for a massive increase in immigration enforcement. Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper projects that nearly 12 million more people will lose health insurance under the law.

How Trump’s policy package could impact your wallet

President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" passed its second vote in the House on Thursday. President Trump is anticipated to sign the bill into law, likely on July 4. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is gathering information on the potential impacts of the bill's passing from Sara Barba, managing partner at Integer, LLC.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the package will add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over the decade and 11.8 million more people will go without health coverage.

What do Americans think of the bill? 

Dig deeper:

Trump described the package as "very popular," though polling suggests that public opinion is mixed at best.

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A Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that majorities of U.S. adults support increasing the annual child tax credit and eliminating taxes on earnings from tips, and about half support work requirements for some adults who receive Medicaid.

Trump speaks after tax bill passes in House

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters Thursday in Washington D.C. as he prepared to depart for an event in Iowa, where he will kick off a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. They were his first public remarks since the House passed the Big Beautiful Bill Act, a massive tax package. Trump is expected to sign the bill on Friday.

But the poll found majorities oppose reducing federal funding for food assistance to low-income families and spending about $45 billion to build and maintain migrant detention centers. About 60% said it was "unacceptable" that the bill is expected to increase the $36 trillion U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion over the next decade.