Trump: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' passing is the greatest birthday present for America
'There could be no better birthday present for America than the phenomenal victory we achieved just hours ago when Congress passed the one Big Beautiful Bill,' Mr Trump said.
'To make America great again.'
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