AI Summary
A net can refer to a final amount after deductions, as in 'net worth,' or a system of support and protection, such as a 'safety net.' Recently, the term has been central to discussions about Donald Trump's significantly increased net worth due to crypto investments and campaign activities, and simultaneously, to fears that a proposed 'Big Beautiful Bill' could unravel the health safety net by cutting funding for social programs like Medicaid and MassHealth.