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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by House Republicans, has been sharply criticized for its regressive nature, deliberately imposing economic pain on the poorest Americans while granting substantial tax cuts to the wealthy. Analyses from the Congressional Budget Office and experts like Paul Krugman reveal that the bill will reduce purchasing power for the bottom 10 percent of households by about 4 percent, comparable to the impact of a severe recession, and will increase the federal deficit. This economic shift is seen by critics as a form of reverse Robin Hoodism, taking resources from the majority to benefit the richest, and is linked to the GOP's broader contempt for democratic accountability and fairness. The bill’s unpopularity and the fear among House members of Trump’s influence suggest a political climate where authoritarian tendencies are intertwined with harsh domestic policies. Historical reflections on totalitarian regimes, such as Stalin’s Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, underscore the dangers of centralized power and propaganda used to suppress dissent and manipulate populations. These comparisons highlight contemporary concerns about authoritarianism’s rise in the U.S. under Trump’s leadership and its impact on democracy and social equity.