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Mike Johnson: “We are eliminating fraud, waste and abuse in the government.”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

Speaker Johnson Joins The Takeout With Major Garrett

Published October 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:43

We are cutting taxes for hard working Americans focused on the lower and middle class earners in this country. No taxes on tips, overtime, all the rest. We are eliminating fraud, waste and abuse in the government. We are, we are, we are ending the crime crisis, we're ending the border crisis. And now President Trump is settling disputes around the globe. (10:43–10:46)

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Asserts that efforts are being made to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in government operations.

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