Government Waste: $67 Billion SCANDAL Uncovered

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Trump and Vance are positioning their administration as the cure for years of Democratic economic mismanagement, vowing to dismantle policies they claim created the affordability crisis crushing American families.

Quick Take

Trump and Vance characterize Democratic affordability policies as a deliberate “scam” that worsened cost-of-living pressures on working Americans
The incoming administration plans sweeping deregulation and tax reforms as core solutions to reduce inflation and restore purchasing power
Republicans credit their first-term economic record—including 7 million jobs and record low unemployment—as proof their approach works
The Trump administration has already signed 217 executive orders in 2025, with DOGE targeting over $67 billion in government waste elimination

Democrats’ Failed Affordability Agenda Meets Republican Reality

For years, Democrats promised to solve America’s affordability crisis through targeted spending and assistance programs. Yet families still struggle with inflated prices on groceries, rent, and energy. Trump and Vance argue this failure wasn’t accidental—it was the inevitable result of policies that ignored the root cause of inflation: reckless government spending and regulatory overreach that choked economic growth and constrained supply.

Trump’s Economic Track Record Speaks for Itself

During his first term, President Trump’s pro-growth agenda delivered measurable results for working Americans. The economy added 7 million jobs—more than triple government projections—while middle-class family income surged nearly $6,000.

Unemployment hit 3.5 percent, the lowest in 50 years, and more Americans were employed than ever before, reaching nearly 160 million workers. These weren’t hollow promises; they were tangible improvements in household financial security.

Deregulation as the Path Forward

The incoming Trump administration is moving aggressively to eliminate regulatory barriers that artificially drive up costs. During his first term, Trump eliminated eight old regulations for every new one adopted, providing the average household an extra $3,100 annually.

Major deregulatory actions are projected to save consumers and businesses over $220 billion per year. By removing government-imposed friction from the economy, supply increases and prices naturally fall—a far more effective solution than government handouts that merely treat symptoms.

DOGE: Cutting Waste, Protecting Hard-Earned Tax Dollars

The Department of Government Efficiency, launched under Trump’s leadership with Elon Musk’s involvement, is already identifying massive waste in federal spending. The administration has identified over $67 billion in potential savings through eliminating redundant offices and streamlining bloated programs.

Every dollar wasted on government inefficiency is a dollar stolen from taxpayers and a contributor to inflation. Cutting waste directly strengthens the dollar in workers’ pockets.

Energy Independence Reduces Costs at the Pump

U.S. oil production recently reached all-time highs under Trump’s energy policies, reducing dependence on volatile Middle East markets. Lower energy costs ripple through the entire economy—cheaper fuel means cheaper transportation, cheaper goods, and cheaper heating bills.

Democrats’ regulatory stranglehold on American energy production artificially inflated prices, directly harming working families. Trump’s pro-energy agenda addresses affordability at its source.

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— ConservativeLibrarian (@ConserLibrarian) December 2, 2025

Tax Reform Puts Money Back in Workers’ Hands

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed during Trump’s first term, was the largest tax reform package in history. More than 6 million American workers received wage increases and bonuses. Small businesses achieved their lowest top marginal tax rate in over 80 years.

When workers keep more of what they earn, they have more purchasing power—no government bureaucrat required. This market-driven approach to affordability respects the principle that Americans, not Washington, know how to spend their money wisely.