Trump’s New Law Cripples Black Families

July 8, 2025

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed by President Trump on July 4, praised by Republican Senator Tim Scott as promoting fiscal responsibility and opportunity, is being heavily criticized by equity advocates as harmful to Black communities and working Americans. While Republicans frame the legislation as beneficial for American families, Democratic leaders like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries characterize it as rewarding billionaires at the expense of everyday citizens. According to independent analyses, the law will significantly increase the federal deficit through permanent corporate tax cuts while providing only temporary benefits to middle-income households.

Who is affected

Black communities and families
Middle-income households
Low-income children and students in public schools
The wealthiest 1% of households (who will receive the majority of tax benefits)
17 million people who will reportedly lose healthcare
Recipients of Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance programs
Long-time residents and small businesses in neighborhoods with Opportunity Zones

What action is being taken

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is being implemented after being signed into law by President Trump
Permanent corporate tax cuts and expanded defense spending are being enacted
The Opportunity Zone program is being permanently expanded
A new permanent school choice tax credit is being established
Section 899 (a tax provision imposing penalties on certain foreign-owned corporations) is being repealed

Why it matters

The law is projected to add trillions to the federal deficit over the next decade
It may trigger future cuts to essential programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance
The wealthiest 1% will receive most tax benefits (averaging $60,000 per year) while middle-income households get only temporary, modest reductions
According to Jeffries, more than 17 million people will lose healthcare, potentially resulting in deaths
Programs like Opportunity Zones have historically accelerated gentrification rather than reducing poverty
The school choice tax credit could divert funding from public schools, potentially deepening educational disparities

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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