Trump Bill: A ‘Deal with the Devil’ for America, Says Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has delivered a scathing assessment of Donald Trump’s budget bill, branding it a “deal with the devil” for the American people. Her strong words encapsulate the furious Democratic response to the legislation, which passed despite unified opposition from the party.
Ocasio-Cortez’s condemnation focuses on the bill’s dual impact: a massive expansion of immigration enforcement, particularly ICE, alongside deep cuts to social benefits that disproportionately affect working-class families. She highlighted the perceived scam of a limited tax break for tipped workers while broader tax breaks for billionaires are made permanent.
Democrats broadly agree with Ocasio-Cortez’s sentiment, with Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin stating the bill signals that if you’re “not a billionaire, we don’t give a damn about you.” They are gearing up to expose the bill’s full implications to the public, setting the stage for the 2026 midterm elections.
The “deal with the devil” analogy underscores the Democrats’ view of the bill as a treacherous exchange, sacrificing the well-being of the many for the enrichment of the few. This powerful rhetoric is expected to resonate as they campaign against the bill’s architects.