With DOGE, Trump can seize his cost-cutting mandate - but it'll take courage
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President-elect Trump’s victory alongside a likely GOP trifecta presents a rare opportunity to effectively cut government spending and address inflation while shifting power back to citizens.
Musk indicated that the initiatives within the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency could potentially eliminate around $2 trillion from annual federal expenditures, which is a critical step towards curbing waste.
Historically, promises to reduce spending from Washington have been met with skepticism; despite Reagan's policies being successful, he faced challenges persuading Congress to cut the federal budget significantly.
The past experience with spending commissions raises doubts about their effectiveness, but real success has come from dedicated individual efforts, such as the initiatives of Sen. Tom Coburn.
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