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President Trump announced that the recent passage of the House budget proposal, which Representative Jared Golden opposed, will lead to the "largest tax and regulation cuts ever even contemplated." He made this statement in an April 10 post on Truth Social.

"Congratulations to the House on the passage of a Bill that sets the stage for one of the Greatest and Most Important Signings in the History of our Country," said . "Among many other things, it will be the Largest Tax and Regulation Cuts ever even contemplated. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

On April 10, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives approved President Donald Trump's budget blueprint with a narrow 216-214 vote. This marks a significant step in advancing his legislative agenda. According to The Post Millennial, the budget resolution sets the stage for extending the 2017 tax cuts and proposes an additional $4.5 trillion in tax reductions over the next decade. Key elements include making permanent the lower individual tax rates and the 20% pass-through deduction for small businesses, aiming to stimulate economic growth and job creation. The plan also allocates increased funding for border security and national defense.

Trump's post on Truth Social | Truth Social

According to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, besides tax reforms, the budget framework facilitates deregulation in the energy sector by proposing rollbacks of previous regulations, such as the crypto Broker Rule. This move aims to remove bureaucratic obstacles, promote American energy dominance, and encourage investment in traditional energy industries.

Golden expressed his opposition by stating, "I just voted against the reckless, deficit-funded GOP budget resolution." In response to Golden's stance, an X user commented that "Jared proved he’s no different than AOC, Jasmine Crockett, or Hakeem Jeffries. What a total fraud."

According to Breitbart, the Trump-backed budget seeks to make it easier for companies to obtain drilling permits and expand fossil fuel production by reducing bureaucratic red tape. It includes tax incentives for energy companies to encourage new projects from shale oil fields to deepwater offshore rigs. The proposal focuses on expanding pipelines and other infrastructure to ensure efficient transportation of natural resources within the U.S., improving energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign oil. This emphasis aligns with Trump's broader strategy of achieving "energy dominance," a goal aimed at making the U.S. a leading global energy producer.

Golden has represented Maine's 2nd congressional district since 2019. According to his House website, he is a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan before entering politics.