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We're not debating whether there's waste in government; everyone agrees on that. The issue is how we're addressing it. Firing staff overseeing nuclear weapons, only to realize the mistake and try to bring them back, seems clumsy. It's like using a sledgehammer to remove fat from a steak, making a mess. You're focusing on the messenger, not the results. Under the Biden administration, someone in charge of nuclear secrets, who stole women's luggage, wasn't questioned. Humans make mistakes, but these programs are bloated. People are upset about returning to work, but no one disagrees there's bloat. Why aren't you exposing wasteful spending like the $10 million for circumcisions in Mozambique? You only focus on Elon Musk and Donald Trump, which is why your ratings are down.

We've stopped the $8,000,000 in taxpayer subsidies for Politico subscriptions. The team is working to cancel the payments immediately. Large organizations inevitably miss things. Claims of widespread waste and abuse haven't been substantiated with evidence. We haven't seen proof of the alleged misuse of funds.

Biden's administration has reversed the FCC's decision on a $885 million Starlink program intended to provide internet to over 642,000 homes and businesses. Following Biden's comments about Elon Musk, the FCC withdrew the funding, leading to increased spending on penalties instead of connecting people. A recent report indicated that the current administration is spending up to $100,000 per home for broadband, compared to the $1,300 per home under the Starlink deal. Despite $42 billion allocated for internet access, there has been no progress in connecting Americans. Instead, the focus has shifted to advancing progressive policy goals, such as DEI requirements and climate initiatives, rather than prioritizing connectivity.

This is truly an "America First" policy, fulfilling a long-standing public demand. Politicians have promised smaller, more efficient government for years, but only Donald Trump, with Elon Musk's help, is delivering on that promise with unprecedented speed. While some disruption is expected, the public desires action. Republicans will likely support this aggressive government audit, including a review of the Pentagon. The goal isn't to weaken the military, but to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. Finding inefficiencies and redirecting funds to crucial areas will enhance national security, not compromise it. The American people want this, and it's achievable.

The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has identified California's high-speed rail project as a major example of government waste. Initially projected to cost $33 billion in 2008, costs have now soared to nearly $128 billion, with no passengers transported as of 2024. The project has received $6.8 billion in federal funds and is seeking an additional $8 billion, yet remains largely undefined. Past leaders of the project have expressed doubts about its viability, with significant funding gaps still present. Despite high taxpayer contributions, California's infrastructure remains poor. The high-speed rail project is deemed a waste of taxpayer dollars, failing to address current or future transportation needs. It's time to end federal support for this project and focus on more efficient solutions.

The federal government isn't a company to dismantle. It requires constitutional adherence, not a Shark Tank takeover approach. The government is fat and hasn't been scrutinized in a century. An individual is willing to do this work for free, but isn't cutting enough. In private equity, when dealing with a broken company, you cut deep and fast, then rehire. He should cut 20% more. It's all fat and waste. You can't be surgically precise, you have to cut more because you don't know. We've never audited government for a hundred years.

Twitter, at least, was breaking even and passing audits. The federal government, however, is losing trillions annually and failing its audits. Senator Collins mentioned giving the Navy billions for submarines, only to find out the money disappeared without any new submarines. This level of waste is enabled because they're accustomed to operating this way without accountability. As Milton Friedman said, money is most poorly spent when you're spending someone else's money on people you don't know, which perfectly describes the federal government's situation.

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.

There's a lot of inefficiency in government that needs addressing. When it comes to which agencies to shut down, I'll let Elon Musk share his thoughts, as he's eager to discuss this. Musk is not just known for his work in science and rockets; he's also an excellent businessman and cost cutter. He often shares innovations, like a new titanium screw he's developed, which showcases his focus on efficiency and improvement.

Having served as an FCC commissioner for over 7 years, the speaker has focused on ensuring Americans have next-generation connectivity, visiting communities and seeing firsthand the challenges ahead. A bipartisan consensus emerged to provide support to end the digital divide, resulting in a $42 billion initiative known as BEED. After 1039 days since the program was enacted, led by Vice President Harris, no one has been connected to the internet. No infrastructure builds will start until sometime next year at the earliest, and in many cases, not until 2026, making it the slowest moving federal broadband deployment program in recent history. The administration is advancing a wish list of progressive policy goals, including a climate change agenda, DEI requirements, price controls, preferences for government-run networks, and rules that will lead to wasteful overbuilding. The government revoked Starlink's commitment to provide internet to 640,000 homes and businesses for about $1300 per location in Federal support. The administration is now spending over $100,000 per location for internet. Absent major reforms, Vice President Harris's $42 billion program is wired to fail.

Biden's USAID has wasted taxpayer money on questionable projects: $1.5 million for DEI in Serbia, $2 million for sex changes in Guatemala, $6 million for tourism in Egypt, and $15 million for contraceptives in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This spending is alarming for American taxpayers. President Trump aims to stop such funding, addressing issues like USAID's support for Hamas. The urgency for change has never been clearer, especially after blocking funds that could aid terrorism. The backlash from Democrats and media against figures like Elon Musk shows their discomfort with these reforms. Musk's efforts align with Trump's mission to eliminate wasteful spending and restore accountability in government.

Government waste is everywhere, in every department, program, and contract. To tackle the $36 trillion national debt, we need to examine all areas. As part of the oversight subcommittee, we will investigate government-funded media like NPR, which spreads Democrat propaganda. We will also scrutinize grant programs that fund projects like sex apps in Malaysia and toilets in Africa, which do not benefit Americans. Furthermore, we need to question the Pentagon about their inability to account for billions of dollars annually and their repeated audit failures.

I've issued a deadline for agencies to submit waste reduction plans. Failure to comply will result in tech support intervention, which is essentially what my team is doing – fixing outdated government computer systems. We aim to find a trillion dollars in savings to prevent national bankruptcy. Every agency will have a "mini Elon Musk" to justify spending. We're freezing government credit cards for 30 days and doing a pulse check via email to see if employees are real and responsive, we suspect some are dead or even fictional. Some people are upset with our aid to Ukraine which has been spent on things like fashion shows, wine, and cheese puffs. Providing money to LGBTQ individuals in Serbia is also coming under fire. Some are questioning the loyalty of Elon Musk because of this. The Biden years proved we don't even need an active president, because institutions are running everything behind the scenes.

We could have used the $165 billion given to Ukraine to build 6 border walls, fix Flint's water system 215 times, give every homeless vet $2 million, and help families impacted by wildfires. HUD says $20 billion could end homelessness in America, but we sent much more. Priorities need to change.

To understand Elon Musk's actions with the federal government, look at his Twitter takeover. He implemented cost-cutting measures: mass layoffs, reduced real estate, and employee buyouts—similar to a recent federal government email. This mirrors his "zero-based budgeting" approach. While Twitter's revenue decreased after these changes (partially due to an advertising boycott), its profitability increased significantly. Adjusted EBITDA rose from $682 million to $1.25 billion, even with reduced revenue. This demonstrates that eliminating unnecessary spending can increase profitability, leading to taxpayer savings and reduced government debt. Ignoring the negative narrative, Musk's methods could benefit the federal government, resulting in lower taxes and improved services for the American people.

Emergency crews are deploying Starlink terminals in the Carolinas after a hurricane hampered rescue efforts. The FCC previously revoked a billion-dollar grant for Starlink to provide broadband to 19,522 sites in North Carolina. In 2021, the Biden administration allocated $42.5 billion for rural broadband, but no connections have been made, and none are expected before 2026. Fiber optics providers lobbied to exclude Starlink, which quoted $120 per connection, while fiber could cost $4,000. The FCC rejected Starlink, citing responsible use of public funds, and accused it of being a monopoly for undercutting prices. Republicans on the FCC supported Starlink, accusing the Biden-Harris administration of prioritizing ideological goals. The Communications Workers of America, a major donor to Democrats, represents fiber installers. While rural Americans can purchase Starlink, taxpayers will still pay $42.5 billion.

The DOGE program is targeted at bureaucrats. Take the Department of Education, for example. They have a budget of about $280 billion a year, but less than 25% goes to educating students. The other $220 billion goes to bureaucracy, consultants who donate money back to Democrats, NGOs—it's money laundering. You can find this in almost every agency. The brilliance of DOGE is not that he is cutting spending, he doesn't have the authority to do that, we do. I want him to create a report, going agency by agency, identifying programs we shouldn't fund, and attaching a number to it. We then put a preamble on the front of that report and say every agency's budget will be cut by X amount as shown in the report, and none of those programs can continue.

The DOGE program is definitely targeted at bureaucrats. Take the Department of Education, for instance. They have a $280 billion budget, but less than 25% actually goes to educating students. The other $220 billion? It goes to bureaucracy, consultants who donate back to Democrats, more consultants, and NGOs. It's money laundering at its finest, and you'll find it in almost every agency. The brilliance of DOGE is not that he has the authority to cut spending, we do. I want him to create a report, going agency by agency, identifying programs we shouldn't fund and assigning a number to each. We'll add a preamble, cut each agency's budget by a set amount based on the report, and halt those programs for good.

Ten senators announced a bipartisan agreement on a $65 billion broadband initiative aimed at providing high-speed internet across America. Three years later, no projects are underway due to government inefficiencies and a focus on hiring based on diversity rather than capability. Private companies could implement broadband solutions, like Starlink, quickly, but the administration has avoided using them, citing monopoly concerns. Government failures extend beyond broadband, with significant losses in various initiatives, including high-speed rail and semiconductor manufacturing. Despite billions spent, most chips are still produced overseas. The inefficiency of government spending leads to costly outcomes, and both parties share responsibility for these failures. The solution lies in reducing government intervention and allowing the free market to operate effectively.

Twitter, at least, was breaking even and passing audits. The federal government, however, loses $2 trillion a year and fails its audits. For example, Senator Collins mentioned giving the Navy $12 billion for submarines, but they got no extra submarines, and the Navy couldn't account for the money. It's like, only the federal government could get away with this level of waste because they've been doing it for so long and have become accustomed to it. As Milton Friedman said, money is most poorly spent when you're spending someone else's money on people you don't know, which is exactly what the federal government does.

President Trump promised to review federal spending, and that's what Musk is doing. Some Democratic colleagues are upset about this review, but it's necessary. For four years, the focus has been on who should pay more taxes, while Republicans are asking where the money went. Examples of questionable spending include $520 million for ESG investments in Africa and $45 million for DEI scholarships in Burma. Democrats are not defending this spending but are instead focused on process and authority. Musk has the president's backing to examine these expenditures. It would be beneficial to compile this spending into a booklet and publicly address each item, challenging Democrats to defend it, which they likely cannot do.

There are no Doge cuts, and this is not USAID. The speaker is talking about waste and fraud, specifically in Medicaid, and claims no one has been turned over to the DOJ for fraud. Elon Musk gave false hope to a political class that doesn't want to cut anything. The big bill has problems, but it passed because Musk promised a trillion dollars. The rescission next week is $9 billion, with $2 billion from PBS and NPR. There's supposedly $7 billion in fraud on a $7 trillion budget. Musk committed $1 trillion to the President, leading to questions about whether it's all "BS."

In private equity, when taking over a bankrupt company, you need to cut deeper than initially planned. Agencies like the FAA are inefficient, not due to the people, but outdated technology. These agencies are like fat chickens dripping with waste. We need to act fast, cutting more aggressively. There is a 24-month window before the midterms to slash and hack away at the fat. Cut everything that doesn't add value. If they can't prove their worth, cut them. More cutting is needed. It's going to work out great if we cut deep and hard.

The federal government isn't a company to dismantle like on Shark Tank; it must be run constitutionally, and the current administration is restoring services and jobs that have been disrupted. The government is fat and hasn't been scrutinized for a century. Finally, someone is willing to address the waste. However, cuts aren't deep enough. In private equity, when fixing a bankrupt company, you must cut severely and quickly, even 20% more than initially planned, then rehire to minimize trauma. There's so much waste in the federal government that needs addressing. You can't be surgically precise when auditing the government. You have to cut more because you don't know where all the waste is. We've never audited the government before.

The discussion centers on Elon Musk's efforts to cut government spending, starting with foreign aid, and the challenges of reforming the federal bureaucracy. Despite Musk's attempts, even eliminating USAID would only affect a small portion of the budget. Examples of wasteful spending are highlighted, such as studies on male parents attracting females, finger snapping, and Neil Armstrong's moon landing quote. The conversation shifts to larger potential cuts, including subsidies to state and local governments and the sale of unused federal land and buildings. The difficulty of firing federal workers is noted, and the need to address major spending programs like Medicare and Social Security is emphasized. While some cuts have been made, such as ending DEI programs, deeper reforms are needed to change the trajectory of the national debt. Bureaucratic regulations, exemplified by SpaceX's environmental impact studies, also hinder economic growth.