GOP Divide on Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”: Ralph Norman Defends His Stand

On Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson on News Talk 98.9 WORD, Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina’s 5th District joins Joey to discuss the controversy surrounding his stance on President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. Norman, one of four GOP holdouts, explains why he voted “present” during a key House Budget Committee vote and outlines his concerns over unchecked federal spending, Medicaid benefits for able-bodied non-workers, and subsidies tied to the Green New Deal. In a candid conversation, he reaffirms his support for Trump’s tax cuts but demands an end to what he calls “smoke and mirrors” budgeting. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Republican infighting, fiscal responsibility, and the path forward for Trump’s legislative priorities.