The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool GOP SABOTAGE Trump Big Beautiful Bill, Republicans REFUSE To Approve Trump Spending Package ft. Rep. Thomas Massie
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May 15, 2025 
Joining Tim Pool is Rep. Thomas Massie, a U.S. Representative from Kentucky known for his libertarian-leaning views. They dive into the challenges surrounding Trump's controversial spending package, highlighting the skepticism from Senate Republicans. Massie discusses the complexities of deficits and Medicaid policies, emphasizing the need for fiscal accountability. They also address internal divisions within the Republican Party that complicate legislative cohesion and explore the broader implications for Trump's agenda and conservative tax policies.
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Big Bill Faces Backload Problems
- The big, beautiful bill faces significant internal resistance due to backloaded spending cuts and loopholes.
- Subsidies favor corporations over homeowners, allowing prolonged lobbying influence preventing real fiscal reform.
US Deficit and Budget Realities
- The U.S. briefly balances its budget around tax season but has run deficits annually for decades.
- Conservative reforms in the 90s were rare fiscal restraints; modern law loopholes threaten effectiveness of work requirements.
Tax Cuts and SALT Deduction Insight
- Some tax cuts in the bill, like no tax on tips and Social Security, are temporary and expensive.
- The SALT deduction increase benefits blue state Republicans but lacks Senate support and contradicts original Trump policies.