Conservative Republicans are frustrated over the absence of DOGE-recommended spending cuts in the House-passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” which supports Trump’s second-term agenda.
Elon Musk, who led the DOGE initiative, criticized the bill for increasing the deficit. Some Republicans suggest delaying the cuts until after the 2026 midterms.
Governor Ron DeSantis and others say the lack of cuts betrays voters. Speaker Mike Johnson clarified that DOGE cuts will be handled through separate legislation like appropriations bills.
Fiscal conservatives, including Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, insist immediate action is needed to reduce waste, fraud, and the national debt.
