Two Conservatives Debate: Is the Big, Beautiful Bill a Disaster?
July 18, 2025
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Summary
President Trump has officially signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law. There is debate among conservatives about whether it will end up driving economic growth or increasing our debt. One side argues that ordinary Americans will pay the price and the long-term fiscal outcome is terrible. Another side argues these policies will encourage investment, growth, and job creation. Now, two conservatives debate: Is the Big, Beautiful Bill a Disaster?
Arguing Yes: Jessica Riedl, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute
Arguing No: Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and the Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at The Heritage Foundation
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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