"I think this administration has been very clear, Kelly, that we're not going to tolerate waste, fraud, and abuse in our government. And we've also been very clear to point out when agencies or when programs do not align with this administration's values of putting our country first, Leavitt replied, adding: You've seen that with USAID and in various other cases where there's been cuts made or funding has been slashed."
"Look, as I just stated, the Office of Management and Budget is in constant communication and contact right now with our cabinet secretaries and agencies across the board to identify, unfortunately, where layoffs have to be made and where cuts have to happen. But again, the Democrats have an opportunity to prevent this if they vote to reopen the government. That is all this administration and the President is [sic] asking for. Vote for a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open, Leavitt replied."
The White House signaled intent to identify and cut programs labeled wasteful, fraudulent, or not aligned with an agenda of 'putting our country first,' citing USAID as an example of prior cuts. The administration said a broad review of the bureaucracy is underway to reduce spending and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. The Office of Management and Budget is coordinating with cabinet secretaries to pinpoint where layoffs and cuts may be necessary. The administration repeatedly urged Democrats to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government and avoid planned layoffs.
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