Trump Signs Landmark One Big Beautiful Bill into Law on July 4, 2025

On July 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a significant piece of legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill during a ceremony at the White House. This event took place just one day after the House of Representatives passed the bill by a tight vote of 218 to 214, meeting Trump's self-imposed deadline for a signing coinciding with Independence Day celebrations, which included a flyover by a B-2 bomber.

In his remarks before the signing, Trump expressed appreciation for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, acknowledging their efforts in uniting their party to support the bill. He referred to them as an unbeatable team. However, the bill has sparked intense division among lawmakers, with opponents criticizing its substantial reductions in spending for healthcare and programs assisting low-income individuals, while advocating for increased military funding and tax reductions across various income brackets.

Critics project that the legislation could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, which is already at a high level. Despite the opposition, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hailed the law as reflecting the policies Trump campaigned on, calling it a victorious day for the American populace. The administration has characterized the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill as a major triumph for President Trump and the Republican Party.