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Powerhouses Join Forces to Tackle Government Waste
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- A Republican lawmaker, Rep. Aaron Bean, has initiated a new congressional caucus to support the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, in reducing government waste and spending.
- The caucus aims to address the $36 trillion national debt and excessive government spending, which Bean claims has been exacerbated by the Biden-Harris administration’s borrowing practices.
- Elon Musk has been vocal about identifying government inefficiencies, sharing examples of wasteful spending, and advocating for the DOGE’s mission to hold the government accountable.
In a bold move to tackle what he calls “Crazytown,” Rep. Aaron Bean, a Republican from Florida, has launched a congressional caucus designed to work alongside the soon-to-be Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative is part of a broader effort to support President-elect Trump’s vision of reducing government waste and inefficiency.
Bean has reached out to fellow lawmakers through a “Dear Colleague” letter, a common practice for those seeking co-sponsors for legislation. So far, Reps. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey and Ralph Norman of South Carolina have joined the caucus.
“Taking on Crazytown is no easy task,” Bean stated, emphasizing the need for congressional partners to assist Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in their mission. Bean highlighted the national debt, which has reached $36 trillion, as a critical issue that demands immediate action.
“We must take action to avoid diving headfirst off the cliff of fiscal ruin,” he warned. The newly formed DOGE Caucus intends to collaborate closely with the Department of Government Efficiency to curb reckless spending and prevent the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Earlier this month, Trump appointed Musk and Ramaswamy to spearhead the DOGE, a move that Musk has actively promoted. Trump has expressed high hopes for the department, likening its potential impact to the “Manhattan Project of our time.”
“Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of ‘DOGE’ for a very long time,” Trump remarked, underscoring the significance of this initiative.
In his letter, Bean criticized the Biden-Harris administration for borrowing $6 billion daily and noted that the interest on the national debt now surpasses the entire Defense Department budget. He urged Republicans to uphold their commitment to fiscal responsibility by addressing the spending that fuels inflation and unsustainable debt.
“The DOGE Caucus will bring together members from across our conference who are ready to rein-in unelected bureaucrats and end the over-regulation that has crippled American Main Street,” Bean asserted.
“When Republicans stick together, we win,” he added, calling on colleagues to join the effort to “reclaim our country and Make America Great Again.”
Despite the initial outreach, Bean’s office is still awaiting participation from additional lawmakers. Meanwhile, Musk has continued to highlight examples of government waste that he hopes the DOGE will address.
“Drop the DOGE hammer,” Musk captioned on X, formerly Twitter, in response to a report estimating U.S. fraud losses at over $233 billion annually. He also shared a clip of Sen. Rand Paul discussing wasteful spending on studies involving alcohol and fish, as well as cocaine and Japanese Quail.
“Sounds like a job for DOGE!” Musk commented, referencing a report on the Pentagon’s audit failures.
Trump has expressed optimism that Musk and Ramaswamy’s efforts will secure a solvent future for the next generation. “They will work together to liberate our Economy, and make the U.S. Government accountable to ‘We The People,'” he stated.
Looking ahead, Trump envisions the department’s achievements culminating on July 4, 2026, in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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