Despite aggressive cost-cutting by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, federal spending has reportedly climbed by $154 billion since Donald Trump returned to office.
Government spending is significantly higher under Trump’s second term compared to the same period in 2024 under Joe Biden, according to the analysis by the Wall Street Journal, citing the Treasury Department’s daily financial statements.
The increase—$154 billion—comes even as DOGE, led by Elon Musk, touts $150 billion in cost savings through job cuts, contract terminations, and the rollback of diversity and aid programs.
They’re never going to hear this on fox much less conservative radio, or Sinclair much less farther right sources.
Proving my point about them caring about what politicians say, instead of figuring out what they do. But you’re right, these people are being indoctrinated by the media they follow.
Honestly, though governmental budgets are so beyond the pale for the average citizen and walking them through the downstream effects is probably not doable wih the average attention span.
Totally agree, which is why trustworthy independent media is so important (and taking that away is so effective in dictatorships).
They were indoctrinated by their church, the media reinforced it.
Which means we have to tell them. It might mean they don’t want to hang out with you anymore, oh no such a loss.