Rand Paul Seeks Changes to Trump Spending Bill

Senator Rand Paul has expressed conditional support for President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' stating that while he favors the tax cuts, he opposes the bill's proposed $5 trillion debt ceiling increase unless accompanied by further spending reductions. Paul advocates for raising the debt ceiling in smaller, three-month increments to ensure ongoing fiscal oversight. He has suggested that separating the debt ceiling provision from the rest of the bill could make him more likely to support it. These concerns reflect broader Republican unease over federal spending and debt as the legislation advances through the Senate. Paul maintains that addressing the debt ceiling alone does not solve the underlying problem of excessive government spending. Despite his reservations, he remains open to negotiation if the bill is amended to better control debt accumulation.