President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Democrats, declaring at a 4 July rally in Des Moines that he “hates” them after every Democratic lawmaker voted against his marquee tax-and-spending measure. He accused the party of hating the United States and said their opposition was motivated solely by animosity toward him. The legislation, which Trump calls the “one big, beautiful bill,” passed the House 218–214 shortly after clearing the Senate. It renews individual tax cuts, deepens Medicaid reductions, increases funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and cuts food assistance. The Congressional Budget Office projects the package will widen the federal deficit by about $3.3 trillion over the next decade. Only two Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. Speaking to reporters on 9 July, Trump said he would veto a separate proposal from Democratic Senators Cory Booker and Alex Padilla that would require Customs and Border Protection and ICE officers to wear legible identification and forego face coverings. “They wouldn’t be saying that if they didn’t hate our country,” he said, characterizing Democrats as “deranged” and insisting agents need masks for safety. Trump’s remarks, delivered as he launches celebrations for the nation’s 250th anniversary and prepares for the 2026 midterm elections, highlight the widening partisan divide and raise fresh questions about his pledge to foster national unity.