Trump and Republicans passed an incredibly harmful budget. Below are some of the worst impacts on everyday life, along with sources.
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ACA premiums will spike up to 300%
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” made healthcare.gov insurance way more expensive starting 2026.
REPUBLICANS ARE DEFUNDING THE POLICE
Trump’s DOJ killed grants for gun violence prevention, child protection, help for trafficking victims, and cut $72 million from policing and prosecution.
HARSH LIMITS ON SNAP BENEFITS START DECEMBER 1
Trump’s budget cut waivers for veterans, unhoused people, and those recently out of foster care.
NO MORE COMPENSATION FOR FLIGHT DELAYS
That’s $200 to $775 you won’t get for meals and hotel when you’re stuck for three hours or more.
EV tax credits disappear this year
Thanks to Trump's budget, new electric vehicles will cost $7,000 more in 2026.
No more Energy-efficient tax credits
Trump’s budget eliminates your tax credit for making energy-efficient upgrades to your home. Bye-bye $3,200.
Affects loans after July 1, 2027
Thanks to Trump’s budget, deferments are no longer allowed starting July 1st, 2027.
NEW CAPS ON LOANS START JULY 1, 2026
Trump’s budget eliminated aid programs, imposed lifetime caps on borrowing, and shrank deferment for hardship.
The largest medicaid cut in history
Trump’s new budget introduces stringent paperwork requirements starting Jan 1st, 2027 (right after the elections…) that will cause millions to lose their healthcare.
Only 8% of recipients aren't working
92% of Medicaid recipients are working, students, caregivers, or disabled. Up to 12 million of them will lose coverage.
Prices will be up over 13% by 2035
Trump Republicans repealed clean energy credits & funding, reducing crucial supply when demand is at all-time highs.
Trump’s budget eliminated aid programs, imposed lifetime caps on borrowing, and shrank deferment for hardship.

| Claim | Source |
|---|---|
| Better hope medical school (or other grad programs) don't cost more than the new $257,000 total lifetime limit | Understanding the Biggest Changes to Federal Student Loans in 20 Years, Student Choice |
| New loan limits will make it harder for lower- and middle-income students to attend graduate programs | What Borrowers Should Know About Student Loan Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, NPR |
| New caps make it harder to finance medical school | New federal student loan limits are a ‘punch in the face’ for aspiring doctors, CNBC |
New Limits on College Loans
| Degree | Annual Limit | Lifetime Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate PLUS loans | $20,000 | $65,000 |
| Graduate | $20,500 | $100,000 |
| Professional (e.g., medicine or law) | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Combined undergrad and grad | -- | $257,000 |
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That’s $200 to $775 you won’t get for meals and hotel when you’re stuck for three hours or more.

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| Airlines no longer required to compensate you $300 (domestic flights) or $775 (international) | The DOT Scraps a Proposed Rule to Compensate Travelers for Flight Delays, Condé Nast Traveler |
| Republicans care about airline lobby, not passengers | Trump Scrapping Cash Refunds For Flight Disruptions Bows To Airline Lobby, Forbes |
| Now you’re on the hook when airlines leave you stranded | Trump admin ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions, Associated Press |
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Trump’s budget cut SNAP work waivers for veterans, unhoused people, and those recently out of foster care.

| Claim | Source |
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| 1 in 5 Chicago households, including many veterans, receives SNAP benefits | SNAP Benefits Are Being Slashed. Here’s What to Know in Chicago, Chicago Bureau |
| Illinois taxpayers are now on the hook for an additional $108 million every year | Illinois' food system braces for shake-up from SNAP changes, Crain’s Chicago Business |
| Every dollar in SNAP benefits generates $1.79 in economic activity | The Positive Effect of SNAP Benefits on Participants and Communities, Food Research & Action Center |
| How SNAP rules are changing | What You Need to Know, Illinois Department of Human Services |
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Trump’s DOJ killed grants for gun violence prevention, child protection, help for trafficking victims, and cut $72 million from policing and prosecution.

| Claim | Source |
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| Republicans cut $811 million in crime-fighting programs | Public safety groups face an uncertain future months after federal grant cuts, NPR |
| Republican cuts include $72 million cut from law enforcement and prosecution | DOJ Funding Update: A Deeper Look at the Cuts, Council on Criminal Justice |
| ATF loses 500 illegal gun trafficking inspectors | Trump's Budget Cuts to ATF Will Endanger Public Safety, Center for American Progress |
| $535 million cut from support for local police departments | DOJ cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime prevention initiatives, Police1 |
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Trump Republicans repealed clean energy credits & funding, reducing crucial supply when demand is at all-time highs.

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| Republicans voted to raise energy bills by $280/year by 2035 | Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill on the US Energy Transition, Princeton University ZERO Lab |
| Trump promised to cut energy bills in half within his first year in office. They're going up instead. | Why your energy bill is suddenly so much more expensive, MSN |
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” made healthcare.gov insurance way more expensive starting 2026.

| Claim | Source |
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| Republicans increased the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance | Administration's ACA Marketplace Rule Will Raise Helath Care Costs for Millions of Families, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities |
| Healthcare.gov premiums will increase up to 300% or $1,300 | How much will ACA premium payments rise?, KFF |
| The average healthcare.gov customer's costs will go up by 75% | ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more, NPR |
Use this calculator to see how this could impact your family.
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If you're considering purchasing a new or used EV, you need to finalize the purchase and take delivery before Sept 30, 2025, to be eligible for the credit.

| Claim | Source |
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| Rebpublicans eliminated the EV tax credit | Trump Megabill axes $7,500 EV tax credit after September, NBC |
| The $7,500 tax credit for new EVs is going away in September 2025 | Federal EV tax credit set to expire, may hit low-income buyers hardest, CBS |
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Trump’s budget eliminates the tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades.

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| Republicans took away the energy-efficient home tax credit | Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements While You Still Can, Kiplinger |
| The energy-efficient tax credit was up to $3,200 | Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, IRS |
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Thanks to Trump’s budget, student loan repayment deferments are no longer allowed starting July 1s t, 2027.

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| Republicans won't let you defer student loan payments | The "Big, Beautiful Bill" Eliminates Student Loan Deferment Options for Future Borrowers, Investopedia |
| There will be stricter limits on forbearance, deferment, and other relief options | 8 Major Changes from Trump's Budget Bill: Next Steps for Borrowers, WGN |
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Trump’s new budget introduces stringent paperwork requirements starting Jan 1st, 2027 (right after the elections… convenient, right?) that will cause millions to lose their healthcare.

| Claim | Source |
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| Republicans passed the largest cuts to Medicaid since the program began in the 1960s | Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 - and face historic cuts decades in the making, The Guardian |
| Republicans are kicking 12 million people off Medicaid | Here's how millions of people could lose health care if Trump's tax bill becomes law, AP |
| Stringent work requirements are designed to kick people off | A Closer Look at the Work REquirement Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Law, KFF |
Note: Republicans tried implementing similar requirements in Arkansas. 18,000 people lost their insurance while unemployment remained the same.
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92% of Medicaid recipients are working, students, caregivers, or disabled. Trump’s budget forces up to 12 million of them to lose coverage.

| Claim | Source |
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| Republicans passed the largest cuts to Medicaid since the program began in the 1960s | Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 - and face historic cuts decades in the making, The Guardian |
| 92% of Medicaid recipients are working, students, caregivers, or disabled. Trump’s budget forces up to 12 million of them to lose coverage. | Understanding the Intersection of Medicaid and Work: An Update, KFF |
| Stringent work requirements are designed to kick people off | A Closer Look at the Work REquirement Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Law, KFF |
Note: Republicans tried implementing similar requirements in Arkansas. 18,000 people lost their insurance while unemployment remained the same.
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