Is the New Spending Bill a Fiscal Disaster—or a Necessary Move?

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Is the New Spending Bill a Fiscal Disaster—or a Necessary Move?

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Billionaires like Elon Musk and politicians like Donald Trump are in rare agreement: they both slammed the newest tax-and-spending bill as reckless and dangerous. Supporters say it’s necessary to fund vital programs and avoid a government shutdown. Opponents call it bloated, unaccountable, and a direct threat to our children’s future.

How should Christians respond? Do we have a responsibility to push for smaller government—or should we support spending that aligns with biblical values like justice, care for the poor, and national stability?

“If spending is moral, then stewardship is too. Waste is not compassion—it’s carelessness.”

Read the AP article on the rising backlash:

Is this bill irresponsible—or simply unpopular? How do we define faithful governance?

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If we’re going to talk about spending bills and fiscal disasters, we’ve got to look at the bigger picture—including the long-term impact of past policies.

According to a new report from the CBO, Trump’s 2017 tax cuts added about $1.5 trillion to the deficit—and that’s not even counting the ongoing interest. It’s a reminder that big promises often come with big price tags, even when they’re wrapped in words like “growth” or “relief.”

Here’s the article if you want to dig in: