Federal spending is skyrocketing while worker numbers plummet across key agencies, leaving taxpayers on the hook for trillions. A shocking new report reveals how deep the bureaucratic waste goes and what Trump plans to do about it.
At a glance:
• Federal agency spending has dramatically outpaced inflation over the past 25 years, despite workforce reductions up to 26.7%
• The FCC’s spending skyrocketed by 1,094.6% while cutting staff by 21.6%
• Biden administration prioritized COVID-19 relief, diversity initiatives, and environmental justice in spending
• The national debt has now reached $36.2 trillion with a $1 trillion deficit
• Trump administration created the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate wasteful spending, saving taxpayers an estimated $714.29 per person
Explosive Growth in Federal Spending Despite Workforce Cuts
A troubling new investigation by watchdog group Open The Books has uncovered a shocking pattern across federal agencies: massive spending increases despite steady or declining workforce numbers. The comprehensive study mapped nearly 60 federal organizations to expose what many conservatives have long suspected – bureaucratic waste is running rampant in Washington.
“At the major agencies, we’re finding a troubling pattern,” Open The Books CEO John Hart told The New York Post. “While the bureaucratic ranks have remained relatively steady, spending has soared in recent decades.”
The numbers paint a disturbing picture of government excess that far exceeds reasonable inflation rates. Since 2001, inflation has hovered around 80%, but spending at key federal agencies has exploded far beyond this benchmark, with some departments increasing expenditures by over 1,000%.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stands out as one of the worst offenders, slashing its workforce by 21.6% while ballooning its spending by an astonishing 1,094.6%, from $2.4 billion in 2000 to $28.4 billion in 2024. This pattern repeats across numerous agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, which cut staff by 13% while increasing spending by 469.5%.
Biden Administration’s Spending Spree
The investigation highlights particularly aggressive spending under the Biden administration, with funds flowing freely toward progressive priorities. The Council on Environmental Quality exemplifies this trend, expanding its membership significantly with spending soaring from $12 million in 2020 to $51 million in 2024.
Open The Books noted in their report that “upticks in spending since 2021 also appear to comport with key priorities of the Biden administration.” These priorities centered on massive COVID-19 relief packages, diversity and equity initiatives, and environmental justice programs that conservatives have criticized as wasteful spending.
This unchecked spending has contributed directly to America’s ballooning national debt, which has now reached a staggering $36.2 trillion with a deficit exceeding $1 trillion. These figures represent a massive burden that will ultimately fall on American taxpayers and future generations.
Trump’s Bold Action to Cut Government Waste
In stark contrast to the Biden administration’s expansive approach to government, the Trump administration has taken decisive action to rein in bureaucratic excess. President Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) specifically tasked with reducing wasteful spending and streamlining federal operations.
The Trump administration has begun implementing mass layoffs across federal agencies, with approximately 10,000 government jobs eliminated in February alone. This efficiency initiative is projected to save American taxpayers an estimated $714.29 per person, providing real relief to working families struggling under inflationary pressures.
How can any sane Democrat oppose ending this madness?
