Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) called on Congress to approve additional rescission packages after backing President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending rollback proposal last year, arguing that lawmakers must do more to eliminate government waste.
Paul Calls For More Spending Cuts
On Wednesday, Paul posted on X, where he highlighted his support for Trump’s rescission package.
“Last year, I was proud to support President Trump’s rescission package totaling $9.4 billion,” Paul wrote.
He added, “I think it’s long past time for Congress to pass a few more of these rescission packages. It’s time to end the wasteful spending.”
Democrats Slam Trump Budget Priorities
Earlier, President Donald Trump proposed a fiscal 2027 budget that would have boosted defense spending by about 44% to $1.5 trillion while cutting non-defense programs by 10%, including reductions to housing, agriculture, healthcare and environmental initiatives.
The plan also increased funding for immigration enforcement, crime prevention, aviation safety and a $10 billion infrastructure project for Washington, D.C., while administration officials said it aimed to strengthen national security.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) criticized the proposal, saying funds for a White House ballroom and a $1.8 billion “weaponization fund” could have been used for public services such as infrastructure, healthcare and education.
She argued that the spending choices showed misplaced priorities.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) also condemned the plan, calling it a “slush fund” for political projects and claiming it lacked meaningful efforts to reduce costs for American families.
He added that Democrats focused on affordability, while Republicans supported Trump’s budget priorities.
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