Trump’s Control Over His Party Falters
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2 Jul 2025

Trump’s Control Over His Party Falters

President Donald Trump’s iron grip over the Republican Party is faltering. Internal divisions over his sweeping new tax and spending bill are threatening to fracture party unity. The legislation, branded by Trump as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” is both a showcase of his populist ambitions and a flashpoint for ideological and regional rifts within the GOP that rarely come to light.