It was as American as it gets.

With stars, stripes, and snippets of speeches resonating at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the eve of the Fourth of July, the atmosphere was electric.

President Trump seemed to be riding a wave of fortune as he celebrated the passage of his key tax and spending legislation.

“There can be no better birthday for America than the phenomenal victory we achieved just hours ago when Congress passed the big, beautiful bill to make America great again,” he declared to the enthusiastic crowd in Des Moines.

In the weeks leading up to this moment, his administration had notched a series of unanticipated wins: a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, consensus at NATO, and a significant legislative milestone.

Though the vote was narrow—218 to 214—the victory was monumental for Trump, as this extensive legislation lays the groundwork for his agenda in a potential second term.

“More gravitas, more power,” was how he characterized this achievement before stepping aboard Air Force One.

With a sense of invincibility surrounding him, he even cracked a joke when a loud noise interrupted his speech.

“Don’t worry, it’s just fireworks, I hope. Famous last words… You always have to think positive. I didn’t like the sound of that either,” he chuckled.

Meanwhile, Democrats labeled the legislation “the big, ugly betrayal,” arguing that it would strip healthcare from 11 million low-income Americans to finance Trump’s tax cuts and spending plans.

House Leader Hakeem Jeffries passionately pledged to “press on for democracy” in an epic speech clocking in at eight hours and 11 minutes.

However, the Democratic Party will face challenges finding their footing until they establish a unifying leader and a clear strategy to counter the opposition.

While Republican representatives celebrated the outcome with chants of “USA, USA,” they now bear the responsibility for the bill’s repercussions.

How President Trump navigates this newfound power will ultimately shape the legacy of his presidency.