Congress is under intense pressure to support the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at tackling the nation’s ballooning debt. DOGE’s plan in the first 60 days is clear: cut the national debt—fast. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is promising a complete overhaul of key agencies, including the Senate and the Department of Justice (DOJ), in an effort to streamline government operations and curb wasteful spending.
The Department of Education has come under fire for spending over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These initiatives, including $489 million for race-based hiring and $343 million for DEI programming, have sparked criticism. Many believe these funds would be better spent addressing the nation’s pressing educational challenges, like teacher shortages and declining student performance.
The federal government’s IT budget, a staggering $100 billion annually, is another area of concern. A full 80% of this budget is funneled into maintaining outdated systems that are not only costly but also vulnerable to cyberattacks. Modernizing these systems is not just a matter of efficiency—it’s a matter of national security.
While the U.S. provides more foreign aid than the next nine countries combined, there are growing questions about the allocation and effectiveness of this aid. In 2024 alone, the U.S. committed $577 million to agricultural and food security initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. Though these programs are vital, many are calling for greater transparency and accountability in how these funds are spent.
The U.S. budget deficit has reached alarming levels. In November 2024, it spiked by $367 billion, far exceeding expectations. The deficit for the first two months of Fiscal Year 2025 stands at $624 billion—a staggering 64% higher than last year’s. To put it in perspective, the deficit during 2013-2017 was significantly lower. The nation’s debt crisis is worsening, and immediate, decisive action is crucial.
This crisis echoes past fiscal challenges, but its scale and urgency are unprecedented. The cuts proposed by DOGE represent a potential turning point. Congress must act swiftly and decisively to rein in wasteful spending, modernize government infrastructure, and ensure that foreign aid is allocated more efficiently.
In the end, Congress has no choice but to back these drastic measures to cut the national debt. Addressing wasteful spending, outdated systems, and the transparency of foreign aid is essential for the financial health of the nation.
The current Department of Education is pushing the gender lie on millions of innocent children. Using tax payer money to encourage gender mutilation and gender butchery. This madness will end soon! Trump will remove funding from this monstrosity.https://t.co/fh1zOMOOT8
— Truth Justice ™ (@SpartaJustice) December 12, 2024
The United States gives more in aid to foreign countries than the next 9 countries combined.
Where exactly is that money going and how is it being spent? pic.twitter.com/bNG0tGd8jc
— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) December 7, 2024
Sources:
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60844