GOP Doubles Down On Trump Support

Washington, D.C. – Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) is raising urgent concerns over President Trump’s ambitious legislative package, warning that runaway government spending, welfare abuse, and illegal immigration are threatening to derail America’s financial future—especially for retirees and working families.

“We’ve got 1.4 million illegal immigrants on Medicaid,” Budd said during a Wednesday appearance on Newsmax’s “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE.” “People registered in multiple states. Folks staying home while collecting benefits without lifting a finger to work. We can fix these things—but we must act now.”

A Fiscal Time Bomb: Out-of-Control Spending Worse Than Ever

Budd didn’t mince words when it came to the state of federal finances. He said America’s debt problem has exploded since the Biden years, with Democrats pushing endless COVID-era programs and entitlements.

“When the U.S. government is spending more on interest payments than it is on our national defense, something is seriously wrong,” he said. “If we don’t get this under control, it won’t just hurt our grandchildren—it’ll crush seniors and every taxpayer.”

Conservatives Fighting to Stop the Largest Tax Increase in U.S. History

At the heart of the debate is President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, a bold attempt to restore economic sanity and secure America’s future. But Budd says it’s not ready for a vote.

“Right now, I don’t know of a single Republican who’s ready to vote ‘yes,’” Budd admitted. “But our goal is to get there—because this bill, when done right, will stop the biggest tax hike in American history.”

“Thank God for our Founding Fathers. They gave us a system that demands accountability—and we’re using it. We want to pass a bill that respects taxpayers, secures the border, strengthens work requirements, and stops the waste.”

Key Conservative Priorities in Focus:

• Eliminate Medicaid abuse by illegal immigrants
• Crack down on welfare fraud across state lines
• Restore work requirements to government assistance programs
• Slash wasteful spending and protect Social Security & Medicare
• Stop tax hikes before they hit seniors and small businesses

Bottom Line: It’s Time to Rein In Washington’s Addiction to Spending

Senator Budd and fellow conservatives are fighting to get the bill in shape—but not at the expense of core American values.

“We have to stop this insanity before it gets worse,” Budd said. “President Trump is trying to restore fiscal discipline. It’s on us to make sure the final bill protects the taxpayer, respects the Constitution, and puts America First.”