Winter is Coming...For Your Taxes! Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Squeaks Through

A Bill of Fire and (Tax) Blood

My loyal subjects your Queen Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen First of Her Name the Unburnt Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons reports to you on happenings across the Narrow Sea... or in this case the Atlantic! News reaches me of a 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passed by the House of Representatives. It seems President Trump has secured a major victory one that even Cersei Lannister might envy though I suspect she'd find a way to profit even more from it. I do not have dragons here but what I have for you is the truth behind this bill.

Hold the Door! The Vote Was Close

The vote my friends was tighter than Tyrion Lannister trying to avoid a serious conversation. Two Republicans dared to defy their king... I mean president. The final count was 218 214 with two Republicans joining all the Democrats in opposition. This bill now heads to Trump's desk ready for his royal...er presidential signature. It seems even in the land of the free 'a Lannister always pays his debts'... or in this case passes a bill with hefty consequences.

Chainsaws and Social Security: A Tale of Two Parties

Ah the familiar dance of political maneuvering! The Democrats led by House Minority Leader Jeffries are up in arms claiming the bill will disproportionately favor the wealthy while leaving the common folk to fend for themselves. Jeffries even broke a record for the longest floor speech which is quite impressive even if it didn't change the outcome. He spoke for eight hours and 44 minutes breaking the record for the longest floor speech in House history. Now that's dedication worthy of a dragon rider!

Medicaid's Murky Waters: Draining the Swamp or Drowning the Needy?

Republicans on the other hand argue that the changes to Medicaid will cut waste and fraud a noble cause if true. But as we all know power resides where men believe it resides. Is this about efficiency or are they simply tightening the purse strings at the expense of those who need it most? More than 71 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. It's a lot of people like the unsullied but only time will tell if these changes are for the better.

The Iron Bank Cometh: Debt and Economic Volatility

But here's the real kicker: the Congressional Budget Office warns this bill could add $3.4 trillion to the already mountainous U.S. debt. That's enough gold to make even the Iron Bank of Braavos sweat! The White House disputes these estimates calling the CBO 'partisan.' However the truth is always subjective and often depends on who is holding the Iron Throne.

Tariffs and Trade Wars: Winter is Coming for the Economy

As if that weren't enough Trump is also pushing for 'reciprocal' tariffs on major trade partners. This could lead to a trade war and as we know from Westeros wars are rarely kind to anyone. It seems economic winter is indeed coming and I fear many will find themselves shivering in the cold. Perhaps it's time for me to unleash my dragons on this 'One Big Beautiful Bill' but alas I fear diplomacy and observation must prevail... for now. Khaleesi has spoken!