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Ron Johnson: “This year we spent $7.3 trillion.”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Published | Video Starts at 05:52

Well, doesn't that speak volumes when the Democrats don't even want to explore, uncover and expose the waste, fraud and abuse again? 2019, we spent $4.4 trillion. This year we spent $7.3 trillion. You know, Doge, quite honestly, they're just revealing the tip of the iceberg in terms of waste, fraud and abuse. Now, the trick is going to be take what Doge fines and turn that into legislation. (05:52–05:57)

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