Washington, July 05 (V7N) — Amid mounting pressure from Republican lawmakers and concerns over the growing budget deficit, US President Donald Trump signed a landmark bill on Independence Day in a high-profile ceremony on the White House South Lawn.

The event featured a flyover by a B-2 stealth bomber—a symbolic nod to recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities—and culminated with a fireworks display on the National Mall.

“We made a promise, and we delivered today. This is a victory for democracy on its birthday. The American people are happy,” Trump declared alongside First Lady Melania Trump.

The bill, hailed by the White House as the “biggest law in history,” represents Trump’s most significant legislative achievement of his second term. Despite skepticism about the ambitious July 4 deadline set by Trump just a week earlier, his firm control over the Republican Party helped rally support to secure passage.

However, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the bill will increase the federal deficit by $3.3 trillion and slash Medicaid and food assistance programs by $1 trillion. Critics warn that these cuts could leave approximately 12 million Americans uninsured.

Democrats have condemned the legislation, accusing Trump of delivering tax breaks to the wealthy while reducing aid to vulnerable populations. Meanwhile, many Republicans express concern that cuts to Social Security might harm their prospects in the upcoming elections.

At the ceremony, Trump dismissed Democratic criticism as “a hoax” and touted provisions like a tax break on tips and enhanced immigration enforcement. Despite unfavorable public opinion polls, he proclaimed, “This is the most popular bill in American history!”

The B-2 bomber flyover evoked recent military operations in the Middle East, underscoring Trump’s broader agenda. Recent achievements under his leadership include increased defense spending commitments to NATO allies, expanded executive powers at the Supreme Court, and active involvement in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza.

Trump extended thanks to key lawmakers and officials during the ceremony, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Leader John Thune, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Vice President J.D. Vance, visiting South Dakota, was credited with playing a pivotal role in securing the bill’s passage.

For Trump, this bill is more than a political win—it is a central piece of his presidential legacy.

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