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The massive bloat in government spending allows politicians to hide their pet projects. For example, Stacey Abrams' climate group, with a revenue of only $100, is slated to receive $2 billion. There's outrage over Elon Musk's team accessing IRS data, yet the Biden administration allowed 53 unpaid researchers and students full access to the American people's data at the IRS. They're okay with waste, fraud, and abuse as long as their special interest groups are funded and their ideology is promoted, regardless of the will of the American people. Our country can't survive this. We are thankful that Donald Trump and his team are saying enough is enough and will begin the process of restoring a constitutional republic.

We're going to run the federal government like a business: money in, money out. We'll focus spending on what advances America's interests. That's our goal. Anything else is fear-mongering by the left, who lack a real message and are, frankly, deranged.

This hearing of the Oversight Subcommittee on Doge will focus on bringing full transparency to waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government. Our national debt is $36 trillion, and the compounding interest is growing out of control, projected to exceed our entire military budget. These interest payments don't serve Americans; they enslave us to those who own our debt, driving inflation and crippling small businesses. This debt results from Congress and elected administrations, betraying the American people. Unlike private businesses that depend on customer service and smart financial management, the federal government takes our tax dollars regardless of its performance. We must tackle this problem together, setting aside political theater. This subcommittee will fight the war on waste with President Trump, Elon Musk, and the Doge team, starting with improper payments in Medicaid and Medicare. The American people are watching.

The national debt is projected to reach $144 trillion in 30 years, causing concern about its impact on the economy. The US federal government is on an unsustainable fiscal path as the debt grows faster than the economy. Borrowing from future generations is worrisome, and it's crucial to prioritize fiscal sustainability sooner rather than later. Two important factors for American prosperity are the dynamic and innovative economy, which sets it apart from other countries, and the role of the United States as the leading voice in supporting and defending democracy and security arrangements globally. Politics does not influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on timing, as incorporating politics could lead to worse economic outcomes. The Federal Reserve values integrity and plans to maintain it.

Crooked Joe Biden has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars, causing uncontrolled inflation that is hurting working families. To stop inflation and rescue the economy, we must rein in Biden's spending. However, the burden should fall on special interests and Washington bureaucrats, not American families and seniors. The president should have the power to stop unnecessary spending, as Thomas Jefferson and other presidents did. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 curtailed this power, which is unconstitutional and violates the separation of powers. When I return to the White House, I will challenge this act in court and use impoundment to save money and reduce taxes. We won't touch Medicare or Social Security, and the funds saved can strengthen these programs. Restoring impoundment will also help control spending, balance the budget, and eliminate the deep state and globalists from our government. I alone can make America great again.

The people want an active government that doesn't waste money. To deliver change, we're reorganizing the government to save taxpayer dollars. We're cutting the federal bureaucracy by 100,000 positions through attrition and reducing administrative costs by 12%. Unproductive advisory commissions will be eliminated, and agencies can't create new ones without approval. Government regulations and procurement rules hurt the system, so we will cut waste, streamline bureaucracy, and change these rules to make government work better. This includes downsizing the government, improving customer service, and overhauling federal procurement and personnel systems. The goal is to make government work for the people, eliminate unnecessary programs, and reduce the federal workforce. We're committed to cutting spending and reducing the deficit to ensure a stronger economy for the future.

The people clearly voted for major government reform. This was a central campaign promise, discussed at every rally. I made it clear this is what they would receive. My presidency will deliver on that promise. Too often, people don't see their votes reflected in government action. But in this case, the people will get what they voted for – that's the essence of democracy.

The speaker expresses disbelief at being involved but feels compelled to address the growing $2 trillion federal budget deficit. The speaker's "wake up call" was realizing that interest payments on the national debt now exceed the Defense Department budget. The speaker fears that if the debt issue isn't addressed, the U.S. will be servicing debt indefinitely, leaving no funds for other priorities. The speaker states the goal is to prevent American bankruptcy. Despite difficulties managing other businesses, the speaker is focused on making government more efficient and eliminating waste and fraud, reporting good progress so far.

We are committed to rolling back the administrative state and reducing the size of government. Our goal is to return power to the people and create a more efficient federal workforce in collaboration with President Trump. Citizens should not be governed by unelected bureaucrats but by those they have chosen to lead. This aligns with the principles of Article 1 and the original intent of Congress. The American people demand a departure from the status quo, and we will respond to their call for change.

The goal is to restore democracy by fixing the feedback loop between the people and the government. We can't have a democracy if the bureaucracy is in charge and unresponsive to the public's elected representatives. The bureaucracy has become an unconstitutional branch of government with too much power. We also need to address the $2 trillion deficit, which threatens to bankrupt the country. Interest payments on the national debt exceed the defense budget. It's essential to reduce federal expenses to keep America solvent. We've found odd instances of bureaucrats with modest salaries accumulating tens of millions in net worth. Basic controls are missing, leading to blank checks being issued without categorization or explanation. Payments are made to entities on the "do not pay" list. We need common-sense controls to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and to address issues like Social Security payments to 150-year-olds.

I didn't hear any mention of spending or national debt, which is concerning. We need to control spending to address broader issues. The national debt is a symptom of the nanny state, which consists of three parts: the entitlement state, the regulatory state, and the foreign policy nanny state. To tackle the entitlement state, we should attach work requirements to government aid. For the regulatory state, we need to reduce the number of federal bureaucrats and eliminate unconstitutional regulations. Lastly, we should implement zero-based budgeting for federal expenditures, including foreign aid. By dismantling these areas of unnecessary spending, we can effectively address the national debt and restore self-governance in the country. The focus should be on these root causes, as resolving them will lead to a healthier economy and civic responsibility.

It's not optional for us to cut federal expenses; it's essential. People voted for major government reform. The president spoke about it at every rally. People are going to get the major government reform they voted for. If the people cannot have their will decided by their elected representatives, then we don't live in a democracy. We live in a bureaucracy.

OMB, or the Office of Management and Budget, is crucial for managing federal spending and regulations. It helps the president navigate the bureaucracy and implement policies effectively. Historically, it has been a tool for presidents to control government agencies, ensuring they align with the administration's goals. The administrative state has become increasingly resistant to presidential authority, often ignoring directives. This has led to a perception that many bureaucrats operate independently, undermining democratic accountability. To address these issues, the incoming administration should focus on dismantling independent agencies, restoring the president's ability to withhold funding, and promoting at-will employment for federal employees. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that the government serves the American people effectively and that conservative principles are upheld in policy-making.

Budget reform isn't an option; it's essential. The American people deserve transparency and accountability to see where their tax dollars go. We must ensure funds are used as intended. We're committed to scrutinizing the federal budget, line by line, eliminating wasteful programs and ensuring cost-effectiveness. It should be easy to cut pointless waste that benefits no one. We aim to establish a new culture of efficiency, not just within our administration, but for every administration that follows. No amount of waste is acceptable when it's your money. We all know government inefficiency exists. Reorganizing and finding efficiency is challenging, and frankly, some of these necessary changes are overdue.

The American people want effective government without wasted money. To deliver this, we're overhauling how government operates, beginning with a 25% reduction in White House staff and $10 million in savings. These steps will save taxpayers $9 billion. We're reducing the federal bureaucracy by at least 100,000 positions through attrition and cutting administrative costs by 12%. We're also eliminating unproductive advisory commissions. We aim to cut inessential spending and tackle the growing deficit and debt. Government programs should be efficient, and overhead must be reduced. These changes are crucial because debt consumes tax dollars and hinders private sector growth. We're also working to cut waste, streamline processes, improve customer service, and reform procurement and personnel systems. We need a government that works better, costs less, and treats taxpayers like customers.

Our administration's primary goal is restoring democracy by fixing the broken feedback loop between the people and the government. An out-of-control, unelected bureaucracy holds excessive power, undermining the will of the people. We must also address the massive national deficit; its interest payments alone surpass the defense budget. We're finding shocking waste, fraud, and abuse—billions of dollars in improper payments, often lacking basic oversight. Simple controls like payment categorization and verification would drastically reduce this. We're working with agency heads and the President to implement common-sense reforms, increasing transparency and ensuring taxpayer money is spent responsibly. We are committed to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, benefiting all Americans. While we strive for transparency, mistakes will be made, but we will correct them promptly.

Joe Biden has wasted a trillion dollars in less than three years, causing inflation that hurts working families. To stop inflation and save the economy, we need to cut spending, but not at the expense of American families and seniors. The president should have the power to refuse unnecessary spending, as Thomas Jefferson did. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which curtailed this power, is unconstitutional and needs to be challenged. When I return to the White House, I will fight to overturn this act and use impoundment to save money. This will not affect national defense, Medicare, or Social Security. The funds saved can even be used to strengthen Medicare and Social Security. Impoundment will also help control spending and eliminate the deep state and globalists from our government. It's a pro-growth, pro-American, and pro-freedom policy that only I can accomplish.

Without a strong feedback loop between the people and their government, democracy loses its meaning. Bureaucratic rule undermines the power of elected officials—the president, the Senate, and the House—to represent the will of the people. If unelected bureaucrats make the decisions, we don't have a democracy; we have a bureaucracy. It's crucial to repair this feedback loop so that our elected representatives, not unelected bureaucrats, determine our nation's course. The public's chosen leaders in the presidency, House, and Senate must be the ultimate decision-makers.

A major goal of this presidency is restoring democracy. True democracy requires a strong feedback loop between the people and their government. Currently, an unelected bureaucracy holds excessive power, undermining the will of the people and elected officials. This is unconstitutional and needs to be corrected. We must also address the massive national deficit—currently exceeding $2 trillion—to prevent national bankruptcy. The interest on this debt surpasses our defense budget, a shocking reality. Reducing federal spending is not optional; it's essential for the nation's solvency and its ability to serve its citizens.

We are working to cut a trillion dollars from the deficit because if we don't get the deficit under control, America will go bankrupt. A country is no different than an individual. If you overspend, you will go bankrupt, and the massive waste and abuse that has been going on has led to a $2 trillion a year deficit. That is what the President was handed on January 20th: a $2 trillion deficit. It's insane.

If there isn't a solid feedback loop connecting the people to the government, and the bureaucracy is in charge, what does democracy even mean? If the people can't vote and have their will enacted by their elected officials like the president, senate, and house, then we're not in a democracy, we're in a bureaucracy. It's crucial to fix this feedback loop so that the public's elected representatives decide what happens, not a large, unelected bureaucracy. There are good people in the federal bureaucracy, but it can't be autonomous. It must be responsive to the people; that's the whole point of a democracy.

Our federal bureaucracy must be responsive to the people; that's fundamental to our democracy. Currently, this unelected bureaucracy holds excessive power, exceeding that of elected officials – a situation unacceptable to the public. We must address this imbalance. Furthermore, our $2 trillion deficit demands immediate attention. Failure to act will lead to national bankruptcy. The interest payments on our national debt now surpass even our defense budget, a truly alarming reality given our substantial defense spending. We must find a solution to this critical financial problem.

I plan to dismantle the deep state and reclaim our democracy from corruption. First, I will restore the president's authority to remove rogue bureaucrats. Next, I will overhaul corrupt national security and intelligence agencies to prevent targeting of conservatives and political opponents. I will reform FISA courts to address judicial negligence regarding false warrant applications. A truth and reconciliation commission will be established to declassify documents on deep state abuses. We will crack down on government leakers colluding with the media and ensure inspector general offices are independent. I will propose an independent auditing system for intelligence agencies and relocate federal jobs outside Washington. Additionally, I will ban federal bureaucrats from taking jobs with regulated companies and push for term limits for Congress. This is my plan to restore a government for the people. Thank you.

Prolonged peacetime leads to increased bureaucracy and government growth. Regulations multiply yearly, and war historically serves as a necessary, albeit undesirable, reset. To avoid this, we've created a Department of Government Efficiency. We'll streamline regulations at the executive level, requiring Congressional consent for law changes. Our goal is to eliminate harmful regulations, downsize government, and balance the budget. This is incredibly difficult; past attempts have failed, and we may not succeed this time.

The American people are sick of the lies, cheating, and spending. We're seeing the climax of living beyond our means, fueled by the dollar's reserve currency status. The country is bankrupt, morally and financially, with moral bankruptcy leading to abuse of power. Some in Congress want to cut back spending, but there are loopholes. Congress is not doing its job by passing appropriation bills. Trump is asking Republicans to vote for a bill that largely maintains current spending levels, with an additional $8 billion for military spending. They are always trying to kick the can down the road, they are not cutting spending. The whole system is massive, abused, and immoral. It's going to take some time to fix this issue.