Former Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux urges President Trump to lead a bipartisan effort to tackle America's $36 trillion national debt crisis. Trump's plan involves slashing federal spending under Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Bipartisan bills have been introduced to target government waste and improper payments.
Key Points
Former Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux emphasizes the need for a bipartisan approach to address the national debt crisis
Elon Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in slashing federal spending
Bipartisan bills introduced to target government waste and improper payments
Pros
Calls for bipartisan effort to address national debt crisis
Focus on government efficiency and eliminating wasteful spending
Efforts to tackle improper payments by federal agencies
Cons
Lack of specific plan outlined by Trump for balancing the budget
Potential protest from Democrats against aggressive spending cuts