Lever Time Why Did Trump Rush To Pass The Tax Cut Bill?
Jul 1, 2025
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, sheds light on the repercussions of the rushed tax cut bill. He believes the legislation threatens working-class voters while questioning its dubious motives. Together with David Sirota, they discuss the bill's potential harms, including healthcare access for 510,000 residents and job losses, particularly in rural areas. Shapiro emphasizes the disconnect between political promises and the realities of everyday Americans, revealing the political and social anxieties spurred by such legislative moves.
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Bill Harms Poor and Environmentally
- The tax cut bill cuts nearly $4 trillion by slashing Medicaid and food assistance, disproportionately harming the poor.
- It favors the richest, hikes electricity costs, kills green energy jobs, and reduces GDP.
Internal GOP Dissent Emerges
- Even some Trump allies admit the bill is destructive, including Elon Musk and Senator Tom Tillis.
- Tillis opposed Medicaid cuts but was threatened and is now retiring, revealing internal GOP strife.
PA Governor Details Local Consequences
- Governor Josh Shapiro says Pennsylvania will lose 310,000 Medicaid recipients and 140,000 food assistance beneficiaries if the bill passes.
- He warns 25 rural hospitals may close and 26,000 jobs, including energy union jobs, could be lost.