In a triumphant moment for conservatives and the America First movement, President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB) passed the U.S. House by a razor-thin vote of 215–214, triggering an all-out meltdown from New Mexico Democrats and their allies on the far left. Contrarian Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted with Democrats on the bill on concerns of reckless spending, despite in 2023 voting to let Joe Biden raise the debt ceiling. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) also joined Democrats and Massie in rejecting the bill that protects the Second Amendment and the country.
The historic legislation—a masterstroke of pro-growth policy, border security, and Second Amendment reinforcement—sent liberals into a frenzy. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and others unleashed emotional tirades over provisions prioritizing national sovereignty, economic opportunity, and constitutional freedoms. All of New Mexico’s U.S. House representatives rejected the monumental bill.
“The passage of this bill is a monumental win for American families, small businesses, gun owners, and patriots who believe in secure borders and free markets,” said Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), who helped spearhead provisions to deregulate firearm suppressors. “This is a 2A victory and a direct hit on bloated bureaucracy.”
But while the rest of the country celebrates, New Mexico Democrats are in full panic mode.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham fumed, claiming the BBB “attacks Medicaid, jeopardizes food benefits for children, and undermines our progress on clean energy.” She failed to mention that the bill contains the largest middle-class tax cut in American history and reforms long-abused welfare programs to prioritize self-sufficiency and integrity. It does not, however, “attack” these programs.
Even more absurdly, Rep. Melanie Stansbury — red-faced and flustered during a press scrum — declared the bill’s funding of the border wall, Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, and national security enhancements as dangerous.
The hysterics weren’t limited to Capitol Hill. The New Mexico Democrat Party joined in, issuing a statement that the bill “will be deadly,” conveniently ignoring that their own party added $6 trillion in debt under Biden with nothing to show but inflation, energy dependence, and open borders.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez chimed in with her own apocalyptic claims, accusing Republicans of orchestrating “the largest transfer of wealth from the working class to the ultra-rich in American history.” Her screed overlooked the permanent expansion of the small business deduction, protections for family farms, and tax cuts for tipped workers like waitstaff and drivers — real benefits already lauded by groups like the Job Creators Network and Uber.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez also chimed in with the same tired and discredited talking points, much the same as Fernandez and Stansbury.
In contrast to the doomsday rhetoric from Democrats, industry leaders and advocacy groups celebrated the bill’s provisions:
The National Rifle Association praised the removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act, calling it a “monumental victory for Second Amendment rights.”
Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, and National Pork Producers Council highlighted reforms that support family farms and protect food supply chains.
Border Czar Tom Homan applauded new funding to expand ICE operations, enhance wall construction, and combat child and drug trafficking.
The American Petroleum Institute cheered restored American energy dominance and the rollback of Biden-era methane fees.
Claims that BBB will devastate Medicaid and SNAP are baseless fear-mongering. The bill implements eligibility reviews, anti-fraud measures, and streamlined assistance reforms backed by most Americans. Even the alleged $500 billion in Medicare “cuts” are nothing more than trimming waste and fraud, not touching a dime of guaranteed benefits.
And yes — the bill includes funding for the Golden Dome, a groundbreaking anti-missile defense shield to protect against threats like China, Russia, and rogue nations.
At the end of the day, the BBB is about America First. It’s about freedom, prosperity, and security. That’s why the radical left is screaming. They’ve lost control — and the people are taking their country back.
Now, the bill heads to the U.S. Senate. Americans across the nation are urging their senators to finish the job. Let the Democrats wail — the future belongs to those who build it, not those who tear it down.
you’d get better life coaching from a drunk than you would from any of the elected fools that NM has chosen. The bill is headed to the Senate where it will be re-written. If you think the Round House is a joke, look at congress. what an absolute mess. The USS Titanic sails ahead full steam as the debt never stops growing. Long live the credit card.
Well in some respects Vasquez was right – New Mexico does deserve better…better congressional members that is. If our Governor and Congress members are opposed to this bill – it has to be a great thing for the country! Thanks to all those that made it happen. As for those that opposed it – well go pound sand you ignorant fools.
Taz, you are so right. For decades New Mexico has been democrat controlled and the lowest ranked state with a population that continues to get poorer while the sate coffers get fatter and fatter. So yes, New Mexicans do deserve better but we will never get better if we keep voting the failed political left in. It is time to go another direction. We must elect conservative men and women in and the far left libs out.
Perfect response Taz!
the repubs marketing of their bill is lousy. they let the dems control the narrative every time, on every issue. who knows whats in the bill, the people that voted for it dont even know
The big beautiful bill:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/text
No more taxes on tips… sineobe ask the drunkard Ledger-Fernandez how this benefits the rich…? Anyone want to ask her that…?
Someone ask somebody…
While we at at it… someone ask a hearing specialist if toning down the sounds of a firearm discharging will help my permanent tinnitus… and while your there…look up and tell me where that $200 federal tax is gonna end up, now that the feds don’t get it…I mean… will a consumer spend it on a suppressor at the store? Or give it to a fed…? Curious minds want to know.
I’m thinking the mayor of that big sh*t village at I-25 and I-40 in the State are concerned thier installed spy hearing devices won’t detect gunshots… you know they still will don’t you? Suppressed just makes it softer for the shooter… those hearing aids will still pick them up.
Perhaps we should pay attention to what Rep. Thomas Massie has to say about it. Massie is a true conservative.
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/congressman-massie-busts-big-beautiful-bill-myths-2/?mc_cid=1e34e7ab47
There’s a reason nobody listens to Thomas Massey. Thank God they don’t.
The reason is he is not sold out like most of the rest of the Republicrats and he is a true statesman and patriot. Those qualities are lost on most of Congress and on the greater part of the readership of this blog.
These people whine and moan because the federal reserve notes they carry around in their pockets have lost so much value, while at the same time applauding big government spending bills.
They seem to really believe that some group is going to attain power in DC and subsequently work to restrain the fedgov.
They seem to really believe that gimmicks like DOGE are going to fundamentally change big government.
They are high on hopium and low on situational awareness.
They are easily led.
All state Democrats and the Govenor can’t pocket any taxpayer money that the Democrats in this state steal form the taxpayer MLG is a big cry baby and loser
Could someone please do a story on Gabe Vasquez? How he blocks responses on his Twitter account so his constituents cannot communicate with him on social media..
Are the district one and three representatives doing the same?
Teresa is wrong
H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” is a bill currently before Congress that includes provisions related to school lunch programs. Specifically, it extends funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) through FY2031. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and prevents families with children as young as 7 years old from losing food assistance. The bill also includes a provision for $100 million for the National School Lunch Program