Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Jeopardizes Lifelines for Black Americans

by Brandon Tensley

Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which could have major ramifications for Black Americans.

Among other things, the legislation would gut Medicaid, slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and limit access to federal student loans — outcomes that would disproportionately burden Black Americans, who rely on these services at higher rates.

Trump has given his allies in the House and Senate, both of which are controlled by Republicans, until July 4 to deliver the bill, which will now return to the House.

Here’s what Trump’s domestic policy agenda could mean for Black Americans, and how Black civil rights advocates and lawmakers are responding.

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