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John Cornyn: “The Department of Government Efficiency estimates that…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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John Cornyn Discusses Government Efficiency and Spending Reforms Led by Trump and Musk

Published | Video Starts at 01:28

These range from common sense efficiency reforms to canceling programs that are outright nonsensical uses of taxpayers hard earned money. According to their website, The Department of Government Efficiency estimates that they've identified $175 billion in savings, or approximately $1,100 per taxpayer. Now, I know some in the media have said, well, that's peanuts. That doesn't count. Well, tell the taxpayers who have to pay $1,100 in additional taxes a year to fund and inefficient government that has waste and fraud within it. (01:28–01:41)

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