President Trump’s America First Agenda Faces Resistance—But the “Big, Beautiful Bill” Moves Forward

President Donald J. Trump has once again taken the lead in pushing forward a transformative legislative agenda with his “Big, Beautiful Bill”—a bold package that seeks to secure the border, lower taxes, slash wasteful federal spending, and return power to the American people. But as expected, the biggest resistance isn’t coming from Democrats—it’s coming from inside the GOP.

With the House already laying down the framework, President Trump is calling on Republicans to put their differences aside and deliver results. The bill is built on key America First principles: securing the southern border, unleashing American energy, protecting Social Security, cutting reckless government spending, and restoring prosperity to the working class.

But while Trump’s base and grassroots conservatives fully back the bill, establishment voices in the Senate are raising concerns—not about what the bill contains, but about the speed and unity it demands. These are the same career politicians who failed to repeal Obamacare in 2017 and who now risk repeating history by dragging their feet.

Speaker Mike Johnson has signaled support for aggressive spending cuts, aligning closely with the President’s goals. However, Senate leaders like John Thune and others are already showing signs of soft resistance, seeking “flexibility” and warning against moving “too fast.” Some senators have even hinted at breaking the bill into smaller parts, a strategy that would only weaken its impact and delay long-overdue action.

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana is one of the few voices of urgency, advocating a 60-day deadline to get the job done. Likewise, Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham has committed to delivering the finished product to Trump by Memorial Day.