Byron Donalds Details How Businessman Trump Closed the ‘Big, Beautiful’ Deal [WATCH]

President Donald Trump’s landmark economic legislation, known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” cleared the House of Representatives on Thursday following weeks of intense negotiations and direct involvement from the president himself.

The bill now heads to Trump’s desk for signature after a final vote in the House that saw only two Republicans—Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania—join Democrats in opposition.

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds spoke Thursday on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum, detailing how President Trump’s leadership secured the support needed to push the legislation through.

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According to Donalds, Trump’s focus on the details and his willingness to personally engage with members of Congress played a pivotal role in overcoming resistance.

“I was a part of a lot of these conversations and, yeah, the president came in very focused on the details of the legislation—where all the pieces were moving,” Donalds said.

“And I know I talked to a couple of my colleagues. Quite frankly, they were very impressed that the president came in and was trying to work with members to get them comfortable.”

“At the end of the day, Donald Trump is a businessman, ladies and gentlemen,” he continued.

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“If he has to use the stick, he’ll use it. If he has to use carrots, he’ll do that too. He’s about accomplishing the mission—period, point blank. And so a lot of colleagues saw yesterday was President Trump leading the Republican conference to make sure that we delivered on all the promises from last year’s election. We were able to do that.”

The legislation, a centerpiece of Trump’s economic agenda, includes provisions to eliminate federal taxes on tips and overtime pay.

It also delivers spending cuts and tax reforms that were prominent features of his campaign platform.

Donalds praised the president’s engagement in the final days before the vote.

“His leadership—especially these last 36 hours—has been tremendous,” he said.

“I told him today: he’s the closer. He closed this deal.”

Members of the House Freedom Caucus, who had voiced concerns over the Senate-amended version of the bill, ultimately shifted to support the legislation.

Many of the conservative holdouts were initially opposed due to projected increases in the federal deficit.

However, they credited Trump’s assurances—particularly regarding the enforcement of a phase-down in solar and wind energy tax credits—as a key factor in changing their position.

The House opted not to alter the Senate version of the bill, based on the White House and House GOP leadership’s goal of sending the bill to Trump ahead of the July 4 deadline.

The strategy was intended to ensure the bill could be signed into law in time for Independence Day celebrations.

House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed Trump’s instrumental role in the final stretch.

“The president helped answer questions,” Johnson said.

“We had Cabinet secretaries involved, and experts in all the fields, and I think they [holdouts] got their questions answered.”

Since March, congressional Republicans have repeatedly credited Trump’s involvement in flipping skeptical members during a series of critical votes.

Several lawmakers have taken to calling him “the closer” due to his ability to secure support at key moments.

According to a Wednesday report from The New York Times, Trump conducted a “blunt-force charm offensive waged with precision,” using phone calls, White House meetings, and direct outreach to win over Republicans.

The efforts were described as methodical and effective, particularly in persuading the final holdouts in the House.

With the bill’s passage, Trump is expected to sign the legislation in a public ceremony, marking a major legislative victory that delivers on multiple promises made during his successful 2024 campaign.

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