**Trump Criticizes GOP Senators as Legislative Battle Intensifies**

Amid escalating tensions within the Republican Party, President Donald Trump has ramped up his attacks on GOP senators who are complicating the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." On Tuesday, Trump specifically targeted Sen. Rand Paul in a social media post after the Kentucky Republican publicly expressed his opposition to the House-approved megabill. Paul's main issue with the bill stems from its inclusion of a debt ceiling increase, which he argues will "explode deficits."

Paul has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the bill, describing the proposed cuts as "wimpy and anemic" and calling for more significant reductions in entitlements, a stance that clashes directly with Trump's priorities. Trump claimed in his post that Paul "has very little understanding of the BBB, especially the tremendous GROWTH that is coming." He further criticized Paul for frequently voting "NO," suggesting it was strategic but ineffective.

Over the weekend, Trump warned that the people of Kentucky would not forgive Paul if he votes against the bill. Paul, on the other hand, told ABC News on Tuesday that his position on deficit issues has been consistent across different administrations. He emphasized that his stance has not changed whether a Republican or Democrat is in the White House.

Trying to secure support for his sweeping legislative agenda, Trump is actively engaging with senators, having met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House on Monday. The bill aims to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, increase military and border security spending, and make cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. However, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates it would add about $3.8 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade.

Thune faces a significant challenge in steering the bill through the Senate, as he can only afford to lose three GOP votes. Currently, several Republican senators have serious reservations about the bill. Trump has also spoken with other key Republican senators, including Rick Scott and Ron Johnson, who are pushing for deeper federal spending cuts.

Balancing the demands of hardliners with those who oppose Medicaid cuts remains a significant challenge. Sen. Josh Hawley, who has voiced opposition to potential Medicaid cuts, revealed that Trump reiterated his stance against these cuts during a phone call.

Trump continues to pressure Republican senators to expedite the bill's passage, aiming to have it on his desk by the Fourth of July. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that Republican senators who oppose the bill might face backlash from their voters, emphasizing that Trump intends to keep key priorities in the legislation unchanged.

Despite some lawmakers' reservations, the administration is pushing for swift action, underscoring the importance of delivering on promises made to the American public. As discussions continue, the fate of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" hangs in the balance, with GOP unity being put to the test.