Trump slammed Democrats at an Iowa rally after the OBBB passed, saying he “hates” them, while listing plans to reunite the nation for its 250th anniversary.

Minutes after House Republicans gave Trump's Big, Beautiful bill final congressional passage, the messaging wars between the GOP and Democrats flared, ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

In the Senate, Trump’s influence was more muted. His volatile relationship with Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska prevented him from swaying her. Instead, he relied on allies in Congress, as well as his legislative team, to get the bill over the finish line by offering Murkowski aid for her state.