Senator Rand Paul Explains Why He Voted Against 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Due to Deficit Concerns

Concerns Over Deficit Growth

• 🎯 Senator Rand Paul states his primary reason for voting against the "big, not-so-beautiful bill" is its impact on the deficit.
• 💡 He questions whether the deficit will be more or less the following year, concluding that the bill will undoubtedly grow the deficit.

Skepticism of Long-Term Projections

• 📉 Paul cites an article from the Foundation for Economics and Education, "The CBO's projections are worse than useless," highlighting that long-term budget analysis often confuses more than it clarifies.
• ⚠️ The article suggests these projections do not provide accurate long-term results and allow politicians to claim fiscal responsibility without practicing it.
• 🧩 Projections can be inaccurate due to changes in law by new Congresses or economic growth differing from anticipation.

Impact on the Next Year's Deficit

• 📊 Even using the most favorable math for supporters (the policy baseline), the deficit in 2026 is projected to be $270 billion more than the current year.
• ⚠️ Paul emphasizes that this projected increase is not fiscally conservative and is a key reason for his opposition.
• 📌 The current deficit is estimated to be just under $2 trillion this year.