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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is leading the charge to slash government waste through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He says no agency should be exempt from President Trump’s push to cut wasteful spending. Thune’s message is simple: taxpayers deserve a government that works smarter, not harder on their dime.
Thune pointed to his past victories, like a law that swapped piles of paperwork for digital systems to track hazardous waste. That law saved millions and made regulations less of a headache for businesses. He argues similar common-sense reforms can clean up bloated federal programs.
Democrats are trying to block DOGE’s efforts, even threatening to shut down the government. Thune and other Republicans sent a letter to leaders vowing to fight any deals that handcuff DOGE. The letter blasted Democrats for caring more about protecting bureaucrats than trimming the $36 trillion national debt.
President Trump’s DOGE has already frozen billions in questionable spending. Thune says this proves Trump is serious about keeping his promises. The 2020 election gave Trump a clear mandate to shake up Washington’s broken system. Republicans must stand firm against Democrats’ “radical overreach” in defending the status quo.
Some Republicans worry lawsuits could stall DOGE’s work, especially after Senator Susan Collins claimed Trump’s spending freezes might be unconstitutional. Thune brushed this off, saying courts will side with taxpayers over big-government defenders. He praised DOGE head Elon Musk for bypassing red tape to get results fast.
The House GOP is backing Thune by pushing a budget that locks in DOGE’s cuts. Their plan pairs tax cuts with slashing $880 billion from federal programs. Critics say this hurts needy families, but Thune calls it a needed step to stop out-of-control spending.
Thune is also rallying support to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanently. He’s working with Senate leaders to use budget tricks that bypass Democratic delays. Making these tax cuts permanent would let workers keep more of their paychecks and spur job growth.
Conservatives cheer Thune’s no-nonsense approach. They see DOGE as a once-in-a-generation chance to shrink the swamp. With Trump’s team in place, Thune believes real change is possible—if Republicans stay united against left-wing obstruction.
