But Medicaid lost more than $1 trillion, and new work requirements for healthcare and food stamps could leave up to 12 million people without insurance by 2034.
Over ~$45 billion is set aside for border infrastructure, such as fencing, and $100 billion will finance detention facilities and ICE. Another ~$150 billion is allocated to military projects.
According to experts, the bill is a short-term victory with long-term repercussions, adding between $3 and $4 trillion to the national debt over the next ten years.
The nation’s profound political divisions are emphasized by Trump’s statements and the passage of the bill.