Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing conflict between the White House and non-partisan fiscal oversight bodies, highlighting the financial challenges faced by the Trump administration, particularly regarding the allocation of funds for electric vehicle infrastructure and the implications of proposed fiscal policies on the federal deficit [2][5][9]. Group 1: Conflict with GAO - The White House Budget Management Office (OMB) instructed the Department of Transportation to disregard the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendations, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and independent regulatory bodies [2][5]. - GAO ruled that the Trump administration's delay in disbursing electric vehicle infrastructure funds was illegal, citing violations of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 [5][6]. - The White House criticized GAO's motives, claiming it has become a partisan tool, and suggested that the executive branch should not cooperate with GAO's investigations [5][6]. Group 2: Budget Deficit Projections - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected that the "Big Beautiful Bill" proposed by the Trump administration could increase the federal deficit by trillions of dollars, with estimates of a $1.9 trillion deficit for fiscal year 2025, rising to $2.7 trillion by 2035 [8][9]. - Adjusted deficits are expected to reach 6.1% of GDP by 2035, significantly above the historical average of 3.8% over the past 50 years [9]. - The non-partisan Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) estimated that the proposed legislation could add $2.8 trillion to the deficit over ten years [9]. Group 3: Economic Impact of Proposed Policies - The article notes that the Trump administration's proposed 10% tariffs on imported goods would disproportionately affect low- and middle-income families, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the proposed fiscal measures to mitigate this impact [10]. - The proposed fiscal bill includes new tax cuts, but most benefits are expected to flow to high-income households, raising questions about equity and overall economic impact [10].

Group 1 - The White House and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) are in a dispute over the Trump administration's fiscal policies, particularly regarding the delay of electric vehicle infrastructure funding [1][3] - The GAO ruled that the Trump administration's withholding of funds for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) was illegal, violating the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 [3] - The White House has criticized the GAO's motives, claiming it has become a partisan tool and questioning its legal standing [3][4] Group 2 - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has projected that the Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill" could lead to a federal deficit increase of trillions of dollars, contrasting sharply with the White House's claims [1][5] - The CBO estimates that the federal budget deficit will reach $1.9 trillion in fiscal year 2025 and increase to $2.7 trillion by 2035, with adjusted deficits projected to be 6.1% of GDP by 2035 [5] - The White House has accused the CBO of using flawed predictive models and being biased towards the Democratic Party, citing a lack of Republican donations among its staff [5][6]