Criticism of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has been criticized for unreliability and left-wing bias in its analyses, with Democrats using CBO reports to oppose President Trump's tax cuts and reforms. The CBO's history of inaccurate projections and political affiliations of its personnel raise concerns about its nonpartisanship. Lawmakers and voters are advised to be cautious of CBO analysis amid ongoing budget reconciliation debates.
Key Points
- Democrats using CBO reports to oppose Trump's policies
- History of inaccurate projections by CBO
- Political bias among CBO personnel
Cons
- CBO's unreliability in projections
- Left-wing bias in analyses
- Political affiliations of CBO personnel