Big, Beautiful” Betrayal of the Sick and Poor

                            Big, Beautiful” Betrayal of the Sick and Poor

On this Fourth of July, as we reflect on liberty and justice, it is chilling to see a Senate budget bill that tramples both ideals. President Trump’s 940-page “Big, Beautiful Bill” promises trillions in tax breaks for the wealthy while gutting healthcare and vital services for millions of Americans.
The bill would slash Medicaid more deeply than ever before, causing nearly 12 million people—including children, seniors, and people with disabilities—to lose coverage. Harvard physician Dr. Adam Gaffney warns that this could lead to 16,500 preventable deaths each year, and 1.3 million people going without essential medications. Nearly 400,000 women could lose access to mammograms.
Meanwhile, the bill repeals clean energy incentives, imposes new taxes on solar and wind, and grants lavish breaks to oil and coal companies. It slashes food assistance and makes student loans more expensive. In short, it rips away basic needs from the most vulnerable to reward the wealthiest.
Senator Bernie Sanders called it “the most dangerous piece of legislation in modern U.S. history”—a bill bought and paid for by billionaires who fund campaigns and now expect a return on their investment.
This is not fiscal responsibility. It is class warfare. As rural hospitals face closure and millions risk medical debt, the promise of American freedom feels hollow for those being left behind. No celebration of independence is complete without a commitment to protect the health and dignity of all Americans—not just the privileged few.