America’s Cold Revolution – Trump’s Law of Social Destruction

America’s Cold Revolution – Trump’s Law of Social Destruction.

A documentation of the great illusion – How Trump’s “beautiful bill” drives the state into debt, strips the poor of their rights, and rewards the rich.

It was 4:12 a.m. in a country that had long forgotten how to protect itself, when the House of Representatives passed a bill that is more than a budget decision – it is a declaration of war on the very idea of social justice. Under the guise of tax relief, American democracy abandoned its own responsibility.

They called it a “big, beautiful bill.” But what is unfolding here is a cold, brutal calculation. It is the “big, ugly law” – a monument of cynicism, woven from the greed of a political class that no longer feels ashamed to take bread from the poor to gift tax breaks to the rich.

7.6 million people will lose Medicaid. Not because they did anything wrong – but because a president wants to demonstrate his power. 140 billion dollars for deportations, walls, camps. 625 billion dollars in cuts to the health care of the most vulnerable. And a child account with Trump’s name on it, a charity mask in a tax chaos. America is not slipping – it is being pushed.

At the same time, the deficit is exploding: 3.3 trillion dollars in additional debt. The stock market is reeling. But Trump’s answer is: tax exemption for tips. A gesture for the show. The reality: less welfare state. Less protection. Less humanity.

The Republicans are celebrating while the emergency room lights keep blinking. While families with disabled children are pushed out of Medicaid due to new work requirements. While SNAP is being cut – another blow to those who already have nothing. It’s not incompetence. It’s intentional.

And the Democratic opposition? Shocked but powerless. Hakeem Jeffries called it a “raid in the night.” But the raid is already public. Anyone who sees this bill understands: this is no longer about politics. It’s about social disarmament. About the systematic destruction of solidarity. About a country that serves only those who own it.

Trump pushed the bill through. Not because it makes sense. But because it’s possible. Because in the new America, morality is a cost factor. And because no one is left to scream loud enough.

The Last Hope – What Now Depends on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

The bill passed by the House of Representatives by the narrowest majority on May 22, 2025 – proudly hailed by President Trump as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – is not yet in force. It is currently in the Senate, where substantial changes are expected. Only once both chambers of Congress pass a joint version and the president signs the bill, will it officially take effect.

Planned implementation dates for key measures at a glance:

Medicaid work requirements: The obligation to work regularly or provide proof thereof is expected to take effect by December 31, 2026 – with far-reaching consequences for millions in need.

Tax changes:

Exemption of tips and overtime from income tax: This popular measure is planned for tax years 2025 through 2028.

Increase of the child tax credit to 2,500 US dollars per child: Also valid from 2025 through 2028 – and part of a time-limited relief package for families.

Additional standard deduction of 4,000 US dollars for seniors: Also planned for the same period to provide better tax treatment for retirees.

SNAP (food assistance): The new, stricter work requirements for recipients of food stamps are scheduled to apply starting in fiscal year 2028 – threatening to cut eligibility for many.

What is currently unfolding in the legislative process is a race against time – and against reality. For millions of Americans, this bill could shake the very foundations of the social safety net. And for the federal budget, it may mean a structural deficit for decades to come.

But there is still hope: The Senate can amend the bill. Nothing is decided yet. But the path to signing is short.

We asked people on the streets of Washington today what they think about the bill. Here are their answers:

Pro voices:

Jason M., 42, restaurant owner:
“Finally, someone is thinking of those who work hard. That tips and overtime are no longer taxed is a blessing for my employees. People need to stop complaining – everyone has to make an effort. I think the bill is great.”

Shirley K., 67, retiree:
“I’ll soon get this new tax deduction for seniors – that makes a difference for me. And if you still need government help today, you probably just have the wrong priorities. I see this as a step in the right direction.”

Miguel T., 29, delivery driver:
“I think it’s good that Trump stands up for workers. I work 60 hours a week – now I get more out of it. What do I care about Medicaid? I don’t need it anyway.”

Kevin W., 52, construction contractor:
“Too many people have relied on government help for too long. Now performance is being rewarded again. Some things will get more expensive, sure – but the big picture is right. I fully support this bill.”

Kontra-Stimmen

Amina R., 38, caregiver with two kids:
“I work full-time, but without Medicaid we won’t manage. How am I supposed to take my kids to the doctor? The bill takes from those who barely get by. I’m just angry.”

Charles D., 71, veteran:
“I served this country. Now they want to cut my medication and call it justice? It’s an insult. I don’t understand how people can support this.”

Lina S., 26, social worker:
“My clients are already at the limit. If this goes through, many will lose all safety nets. And all this just to relieve the rich? It’s shameful what’s happening in this country.”

Marcus B., 45, teacher:
“I really tried to stay open-minded – but this bill is an attack on everything that’s socially fair. When education, food, and healthcare are cut, we lose our backbone as a society.”

The Great Illusion – How Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Drives the State into Debt, Strips the Poor of Their Rights, and Rewards the Rich

It may be the most dangerous law of the past decades – and yet it is celebrated like a triumph. Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill,” recently passed by the House of Representatives with the narrowest majority, is far more than a tax reform. It is an ideologically driven assault on the social fabric of the United States. A calculated redistribution mechanism from the bottom up. And a monumental debt program that will leave nothing but emptiness for future generations.

Financing Through Debt – and the Abandonment of Decency

The central question arises quickly: How is this mammoth project to be financed? The answer is as simple as it is revealing: Through new debt. A full 3.3 trillion US dollars will this bill add to the federal deficit over the next ten years, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) – despite massive cuts to social programs. Savings come from Medicaid, SNAP, and the like – in other words, from those who already have little. But the freed-up funds do not flow into education, infrastructure, or debt reduction, but into tax advantages for the wealthy.

It’s as if you snatched the life jacket from the drowning to buy a new crate of champagne for the yacht owner.

This policy is not just morally questionable – it is economically dangerous. Because it:

Drives up interest rates in the long term,

Damages trust in the U.S. government's fiscal governance,

Could reignite inflation,

And deprives future governments of financial leeway.

Trickle-down – Once Again. Only More Brutal.

That this is a perfidious form of redistribution is evident in the CBO’s numbers:
The poorest 10% of households will lose an average of 4% of their income by 2033 – not through direct taxation, but through the loss of government support. At the same time, the top 10% can expect a 2 to 4% increase in income – solely thanks to tax relief. On top of that come new write-offs, advantages on capital gains, and tax loopholes for large investors and the super-rich.

It’s the classic “trickle-down” model, disguised as salvation since Ronald Reagan – and yet it never delivered what it promised. Because the money doesn’t trickle down – it stays at the top. It accumulates in funds, in trusts, in holdings – far from those who really need it.

A Law Against Reality

What makes this law especially cynical: It completely ignores the current social situation. In a country,

in which poverty is rising again,

hospitals are overcrowded,

rents are soaring and

food is barely affordable for millions,

a law is passed that pretends to “relieve the working population” – and yet mainly rewards the rich while further disenfranchising the poor.

The reality is different:

People lose their health coverage because they don’t work enough – even though they are seriously ill or caring for others.

Migrant children will no longer be protected by Medicaid.

Needy families get less food assistance so the wealthy can deduct their yachts.

The Trump Welfare State – A Farce with Political Calculus

What Trump is enforcing here is not an unintended side effect. It is strategy. The “Trump welfare state” follows a simple principle:

"Those who have nothing, get less. Those who have everything, get more."

And anyone who questions that is publicly defamed. Criticism of the law is labeled as disloyalty, judges who resist are branded “enemies of the nation.” But those who look closely will see: This isn’t about the economy. It’s about power. About control. And about securing a system that serves only those who already own it.

A Politics of Contempt

Trump’s new law is no accident. It is the logical consequence of a politics that confuses greed with courage and equates poverty with personal failure. A politics that reduces democracy to the bare minimum needed to push a bill through Congress.

What remains is a country where 7.6 million people lose their health insurance – so a few thousand families can see another zero on their bank statements. A country that spends billions on walls and deportations – while seniors no longer know how to pay for their medication.
Ein Land, das Milliarden für Mauern und Deportationen ausgibt – während Senioren nicht mehr wissen, wie sie ihre Medikamente bezahlen sollen.

This is not just a law. It is a manifesto – of social destruction. And America is standing at the threshold of a new social contract: One in which justice is no longer a promise – but a losing proposition.