A blockbuster has emerged in American politics.

The title is 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', abbreviated as OBBBA.

I think I initially heard it as BBB (Big Beautiful Bill)...

Anyway, there's something unusual about this title.

It seems a bit exaggerated for Trump to attach the adjectives 'big' and 'beautiful' to his work, but in reality, this bill is shaking up America.

At the center of it are Donald Trump and his close associates, along with Elon Musk from DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), who recently showcased a bromance in the Oval Office, two 'giants' in opposition.

The OBBBA, which passed the Senate after 27 hours of intense debate, is as 'flashy' in content as its name suggests. Tax cuts, illegal immigration enforcement, and strengthening national defense are all part of Trump's policies, and the semiconductor tax credit has been increased from 25% to 35%.

The electric vehicle tax credit has been eliminated, and toxic clauses related to solar and wind energy were removed at the last minute. To strengthen national defense, funding was allocated for the 'Iron Dome' missile defense system, and the debt ceiling was raised by a whopping $5 trillion! Of course, to achieve all this, the budget for food assistance for low-income individuals and Medicaid was cut by $120 billion... There's no such thing as a free lunch.

At this point, it sounds like a rallying cry of "Yes, let's return to a strong America!", but the problem is that Musk has publicly opposed this bill.

As the CEO of Tesla, he declared on social media, "If this passes, I will create the 'America Party' tomorrow." And Trump immediately retorted, "You could lose a lot." It's not a high school club president election... Watching these two giants fight over America's future is both amusing and chilling.

I am a Korean man in my 50s who has lived in America for over 20 years.

I raise my kids here, pay taxes, bought a house, and all my friends are immigrants. To be honest, Trump's idea of a 'strong America' is not always welcome news for immigrants. I vividly remember when he referred to the "Chinese virus" and disparaged Asians. Looking at this bill, it proposes building a wall on the Mexican border, increasing the budget for illegal immigration enforcement, and constructing immigrant detention facilities. While it may not be a direct threat to immigrants like us, the atmosphere feels tense.

Moreover, eliminating the electric vehicle tax credit significantly impacts our companies like Hyundai and Kia. Saying they will only recognize American-made batteries essentially means, "Let's keep it among ourselves," right? Pushing aside global supply chains and technological competitiveness to adopt a 'my land, my goods' logic... I can somewhat understand why Musk is unhappy.

However, on the other hand, this bill could allow Korean semiconductor companies to benefit more in the U.S. A 35% tax credit is honestly a huge incentive. It could be good news for companies investing and building factories on American soil. It's a mix of hope and concern. That's exactly how I feel.

Interestingly, provisions like the 'AI Moratorium' were ultimately removed. This was a clause that required states to delay regulations for 10 years to receive AI infrastructure funding, but it was controversial and eventually dropped. I'm not sure if that's a relief or a disappointment. AI technology is soaring, while the political arena seems stuck in neutral.

Ultimately, the OBBBA is Trump's 'American Reconstruction Plan' and, from Musk's perspective, an 'invasion of the free market.' For ordinary immigrants like me, one side feels too old-fashioned, while the other feels too focused on the future. Musk claims he will change the world with technology, while Trump says he will change America with policy. Yet, the problem is that both can sometimes be too self-centered.

Still, having such intense debates is a symbol of healthy democracy, isn't it? Regardless of what Trump or Musk says, it's ultimately the people who choose. What matters is how wisely we can judge and act in between.

Next week, the House will discuss the bill again. Regardless of the outcome, I believe this OBBBA signals where America is headed beyond just an economic bill.

And I hope that direction includes a 'big and truly beautiful' America that encompasses us immigrants.