Trump warns Senate inaction on his bill could trigger a historic 68% tax increase, urging urgent GOP unity.

Trump Issues Stark Warning as Senate Nears Bill’s Final Vote

President Donald Trump has delivered an urgent warning to lawmakers, declaring that the Senate’s failure to pass his sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” would result in the largest tax increase in U.S. history. The president took to social media early Tuesday, as the Senate remained locked in an extended vote-a-rama, urging Republicans to unite and finalize the legislation before a looming deadline.

“Republicans, the One Big Beautiful Bill, perhaps the greatest and most important of its kind in history, gives the largest Tax Cuts and Border Security ever, Jobs by the Millions, Military/Vets increases, and so much more. The failure to pass means a whopping 68% Tax increase, the largest in history!” Trump posted, underscoring the stakes of the ongoing debate.

Senate leaders have been struggling to secure enough votes amid fierce Democratic opposition and a stream of amendments from both sides. The vote-a-rama—an extended, open-ended voting session—has kept the Senate in session for hours with no immediate end in sight. Republican leaders are working to solidify support, but the party’s slim margin in the chamber leaves little room for dissent, especially with Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky already signaling opposition.

Bill’s Passage Central to Trump Agenda, Sparks Partisan Clash

The legislation at stake is central to President Trump’s domestic agenda, aiming to enact $4.5 trillion in tax cuts as estimated by the Congressional Budget Office. It also includes $1.2 trillion in reductions to Medicaid and food stamp programs, tighter eligibility requirements, and changes in federal reimbursements to states. In addition, the package calls for a $350 billion boost to border and national security funding—covering deportations and enforcement measures—while rolling back billions in green energy tax credits.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota acknowledged the high stakes and uncertainty ahead, stating, “We’re figuring out how to get to the end game,” as the chamber prepared for more late-night voting. The outcome remains unpredictable, with an agreement potentially not reached until well into the night.

Amid the political crossfire, billionaire Elon Musk—recently at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—criticized Republican leaders online, dubbing them the “PORKY PIG PARTY” for agreeing to provisions that would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. In a pointed response, President Trump questioned Musk’s criticism, citing his longstanding opposition to electric vehicle mandates and the subsidies received by Musk’s companies. Trump further suggested that DOGE might investigate the allocation of federal subsidies, arguing, “BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!”

Final Hours: GOP Scrambles for Unity as Deadline Approaches

With Democratic opposition firmly entrenched and GOP unity at risk, the outcome of the bill now hinges on whether Republican leaders can rally their caucus. The bill’s sweeping scope, covering tax, health, and border policies, has intensified debate and exposed rifts within the party. As the clock ticks down, Trump’s allies are working to persuade skeptical senators and avert what the president has described as a catastrophic tax hike.

If passed, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would represent a landmark achievement for Trump’s administration, reshaping the nation’s fiscal landscape and solidifying key campaign promises. If it fails, the legislative defeat could usher in the very tax increases and policy setbacks that Trump warns are looming on the horizon.