JUST IN: Mike Johnson Leads House GOP Leadership Press Briefing On Assistance Freezes, Budget Cuts
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Speaker Johnson (R-LA) leads a House Republican Leadership press briefing.
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Let me ask you all a question. When is the last time that Democrats suggested to audit US government spending? I'll wait...
US government spending is constantly audited. No need to call for something that already a regular process. Spending reports are published to the public all the time
@@Mike-hd7koDOD failed to pass audit in seven consecutive years, all money from tax payers, no consequences no accountability
@@wxangin So you admit that we run regular audits lol
@@wxangin Funny how the DODs funding hasn't been touched. Just federal aid for the people lol
@@Mike-hd7ko Are you saying the people would never take advantage of federal aid?
Remove Mitch McConnell. He should had been resigned and retired.
Do you spell imprisoned wrong.
Lindsey Graham too
🤔 I think he might be dead already, for sure someone is pulling the strings 😮.
@@henrytnh1 I am surprised he is still there after those episodes he had a few years ago. I thought he was having a stroke on camera.
Ditch Mitch!!!!’
I am waiting for Republicans and Democrats to start working WITH each other instead of AGAINST each other.
Major pipedream. Two diametrically opposed points of view... don't hold your breath
@BDavis-kc7fb I know... But I can still dream...
the ANTI America Dimm/commie party will never work with the America First politicians....now the RINOs are another matter
Can't with this party, they are going to destroy America and severely hurt the working class so Trump and his homies can line their pockets again.
Trump was voted in to lower grocery prices, he hasn't done shit to fix that.
@@ItsMeCheryl1231 Yep, I hope that does indeed come soon, but politics aside we'll have to unite as a Country first, and I think that's what Trump is doing in his America first agenda. 1st the wakeup, next the reunification.
Unite republicans for a better America ❤not happy with McConnell, Collins and Murk!!!!😢😢
What this guy actually means above me: "Let's remove anyone who isn't apart of the Hive Mind and only keep Republicans that support daddy Trump"
Why can't the fire the workers who refuse to go back to the office?
They are paid to do a job.
Hey they are not in the office. They are having fun in Florida and Donald Trump is benefiting from it. They should be FIRED according to Trumps Executive Order.
the UNIONS....it can take as long as 1 1/2 years to get rid of a worker that does not quit by working through the process
They have a good deal, getting paid every month but not doing the fair share of work.
Which workers, this is another item Trump made up.
HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOBS? BECAUSE TRUMP THE LIAR SAYS SO OR BECAUSE MUSKRAT DOESN'T LIKE IT. IF THEY CAN DO THEIR JOB FROM HOME WHO GIVES A SHIT. THE WORK MUST BE GETTING DONE NO ONE ELSE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT.
Refreshing..
Politicians working in florida NOT ON VACATION at taxpayers expense
trump is literally golfing on your time right now
@@Mike-hd7koHope he’s enjoying himself.
Mike, golfing on your dime. Fixed it for you.
@ Which is also your dime lol
@@Mike-hd7ko He has accomplished more in 8 days in office than OBIDEN did in his whole term, or WHO EVER was running this Country!! I hope he had a great golf game. WINNING!! I LOVE IT that it is still triggering Liberals.
Quit calling them leaders they are Representatives of their State districts
There are literal leaders in the senate and congress? What are you talking about?
They are elected "leaders"
The President has made it very clear. We are not talking about reducing any benefits with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, we want to make the programs more efficient, longer lasting, to sustain the programs. Cutting fraud, waste, and abuse. This is what the AMERICAN PEOPLE VOTED FOR AND EXPECT!! Timestamp 19:30 if you want to hear it for yourself.
He lied
you just believe everything the government tells you? 🤣😂
When did we vote to cut VA grants?
@@MikeW165 Nothing is cut yet. It's paused. If there's no problem, it will be reinstated. They have to stop the flow of cash in order to figure out where the gaps are.
@@Aprlmoore It's not paused, judges have blocked it. Then they tried to rescind it but even that blew up in their face because Trump's secretary lied.
Vote out
McConnell
Graham
Collins
That Lisa Malarky republican
How do they still have in Congress. Unreal
Recall them all don’t wait for another election
This Republic has for too long been burdened by the BLOATED bureaucracy. For generations Congress has ignored their responsibility to answer to the people.
AND the bureaucracy is the one in control....they are a PERMANENT part of DC where politicians come and go....this is why until that is changed term limiting Congress is a stupid idea
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT
Since when was it a horrible un-American idea or policy decision to want more clarity or a reduction in wasteful spending? If there was ever a reason for 100% bipartisan support on an idea it should be this....well unless the individuals in government that disagree are involved with wasteful spending since its going into their pocket. Just because you hate Donald Trump doesnt mean you have to hate to see your tax dollars wasted on stupid stuff.
what wasteful spending?
meals on wheels is wasteful spending?
VA grants are wasteful spending?
This is not for saving money for the people. The money will be used to fund the tax breaks that will go to his rich friends. Why else do you think he is cutting money going to American people.
Thanks for your hard work, y'all!!!
Audit! Audit! Audit!
Government spending is constantly audited. Spending reports are published to the public all the time
THANK GOD....EXCELLENT JOB DONE / IN PROCESS TO SOLVE PEOPLE'S SITUATIONS IN THE U.S.A.
We need to get ahead of the budget so that we are not last minute scrambling to do a continuing resolution. No more continuing resolutions. Budget each item separately.
We do, just no one ever looks at it. Every year Congress releases the budget publicly for Americans to look at.
Just many Americans don't understand it or just don't really care to even take the time to look at it. It's not that simple because it's a lot of information and a long process that goes into it.
Here is a good example of what I mean:
It's like a restaurant that posts their entire recipe book, ingredient costs, and cooking procedures on their website. The information is completely public - anyone can look up exactly what goes into their favorite dish, how it's made, and what it costs the restaurant. But most customers don't bother checking because it's lengthy, uses unfamiliar cooking terms, and includes complex calculations about food costs, labor, and overhead. They just want to order their meal and enjoy it without diving into the details of restaurant operations.
Balanced budget is due in Sept of every year. Not Dec 🚩🚩💵💵💵
There is definitely room to reduce our debt. Neutral is not an option unless it means the money will benefit Americans only in protection or defense from harm. Also for our elder and veterans. Any other reason is unacceptable in my opinion. There is alot of wasteful spending.
Most of our wasteful spending is from the DoD. They have been overpaying third party contractors for a long time and yet not once has the DoD budget ever been balanced.
Still keeping eyes on Mike.
I support my Republican brothers and sisters with everything that I got. if we stand together we will make America great again. Donald Trump forever 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MAGA FOREVER 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Republicans forever 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡
yes and we need to have a long memory for the Republicans that can't get with the program...that is one thing the democrats have over republicans..they stick together regardless of how lawless and corrupt someone is
SUPPORT DOGE OR
Support the objectives of DOGE OR:
We the Independent, Republican, and Democrats that want better Government will find ways to block obstruction. 80% of US.
Are you guys going to get your balls back and insist on being in control of the purse?
tax free for overtime !!!
Yes they ignoring that
YAY..LISA.....WE LOVE YOU❤❤🎉🎉🎉 FROM MICHIGAN!! SO PROUD......❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Never stop praying for President Trump and always cover him in the blood of Jesus Christ daily.
cult confirmed
@@MikeW165 prayer is a cult? Or are you saying those that believe in the blood of Jesus are a cult?
Oh I’m praying for him alright!
I found when people over inflate how great they are...they fall far short when it's time to really do the hard work because they get caught up in reminding everyone how great they are...and it's someone else's fault they get nothing done. Perhaps talk about acomplishments that are doing something truly...instead of selling the sizzle without serving the steak.
Guess we will all see ....soon enough!
I suspect however it will be two/four years of "it's coming...just wait and see" it's politics (poly=many tics= a blood sucking creature) so politics are = ?
Did you vote for the person who created the b-o-r-d-e-r c-r-i-s-i-s, failed economy (high prices, high interests rates, high i-n-f-l-a-t-i-o-n...), w-a-r-s around the world, nonexistent energy policies, d-e-f-u-n-d-e-d I-C-E/police....now we have a massive d-e-p-o-r-t-a-t-i-o-n challenge that we have to pay for......????
Oh, you voted for the person whose problems they have to fix!
"Selling the sizzle without the steak". That's is so succinct and almost poetic. Kinda reminds me of a car salesman.
They have conferences to flex their muscles and roll of “bro” jokes to each other! 😅
There's at least 100million really pissed off American's. Do the right thing.
Good message
..vote yes and let see what is going on..MAGA we don't have too much time..
Are y'all just hoping we crash and burn as fast as possible?
We need a system of checks and balances. There is a reason we have three branches.
Private companies definitely need to not be in or involved with government
Abolish abortion immediately. Abortion is actually illegal in this country, but our government is lawless. The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Under the Constitution, all persons have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, and all persons have the right to equal protection under the law. The legal definition of a person is, a living human being. From the instant of fertilization, preborn babies are genetically distinct, living human beings, literally persons. Stop the baby butchers. No more poison pills. This is an existential issue. The US is dying. We have an aging population, and old women can't have babies. Young women delay childbirth too long, because they don't understand, their fertility falls off a cliff past their mid 20s. They suffer unplanned childlessness, which is a grief for most of them. The body inside your body is not your body. Preborn babies are persons. The baby slaughter industry should NEVER be allowed to run this country again.
Omega Mike needs to change that oil looking kind of Grease up there Bub😮
Yes, if the GOP state united and follow your guidance by the president, vice president and their people who have elected them to that president Trump. In other words, the GOP but endorse everyone of the cabinet members that comes forward
That would be horrible, America was founded upon each branch of government having check and balances over each other. No two parts of government should ever be the same or in unison because they are the power to stop each other from allowing a single branch of government complete control of the American people.
Tracking spending, auditing all is long overdue.
If the Republicans live true to their words and haven't just mouthed change and goodness, truth and Godliness, we will be fine. If they are just mouthing that they are pro-life, anti-Woke, fix the border, make American Medicine better and fair, fix the economy, care about the little guy then it will be made known. No more lies from anyone. May lies be highlighted and may the God of Heaven see that Goodness reign in America, like the 75 million people voted for.
78 million.
I think by how much Trump has already done in 1 week we can be assured he isn't just mouthing...the question is how much will the democrats allow him to do...they seem intent on obstructing
It's refreshing to see the US Government getting back to being what it is supposed to be and has been in the past! Looking out for us all the way around! Now get the paycheck and cost of living back in balance I need more paycheck in net then it cost to pay the bills! I WANT MY SPENDING POWER BACK!
These people dont care about you
You need to sign the don't steal America's money at
Trump would never sign that, he'd have to take accountability for the millions of dollars he stole from Taxpayers his first term when he charged Secret Service and representatives that stayed at HIS CLUB Mar a Lago. He literally charged America taxpayers millions of dollars so he and his security could stay at a hotel and golf... The golf carts he charged Secret Service triple the price because he just wants money and doesn't give a shit about the working class.
❤ welcome
👏👏👏….. Thank you , Speaker Johnson , Get her done …..ASAP….
The left made a mistake and forced trump to read : D
10% wage cut and 50% spending account cut on these people and wage freeze for 8 years save as much as all the firings.
Please audit government spending to ensure tax payer monies is targeted to help the American people first. America first.
Government spending is constantly audited. Spending reports are published to the public all the time
You dont need to freeze spending to do an audit
@@Mike-hd7koyeah but they don’t pass the audits and nothing is done about it
@@sheilasawyer8351 Wrong.
So ready for this!
😊🎉MAGA🎉😊
Committees of Congress are a waste and need reform.
1. Purpose: To legislate the Laws known as Titles.
2. Are Committies organized to produce Titles? No.
3. Do Committees hold hearings to discuss proposed Titles. NO.
4. Do Committees have too many members. Yes. Should be limited to 10. Tie vote is approval.
5. Is a quorum required at meetings and hearings? No. Should be.
6. Should Committees do oversight and Investigations of Agencies in their Title? Yes.
7. If a Proposed Title is approved, how soon should it be put to vote on the Floor? Within 30 days.
So damn corrupt, this is corruption at its finest. Let's all just go down to Florida to trumps golf place and wine and dine and play golf on our taxes we paid. Your doing a bang up job!!
I never voted for my house and senate. Always the president. I will be voting every election in my state now.
Mike John👍👏🏻❤️ he is already age!😞
? Age?
Thank you for the info
The blind leading the blind.
Whats the stick? Defund the individual departments?
We are definitely getting what we deserve
Even though this guy looks tired of his job, I think he will be a 2028 presidential candidate.
Can you show us some of the places our money is going...The largest waste...It would help people understand how bad off we are.
Why dont you read any of the financial audit reports that are produced constantly?
The only reasion you dont know, is because you haven't bothered to look
Like Mike says there are a lot of places where you can find the information he even said a number of things before he signed the lake and Riley act about money that he has stopped from leaving the United States for ridiculous things like condoms so just like everyone else you're going to have to just listen or look on UA-cam Google it read a newspaper
Johnson’s the only one I like to hear.
*I wish we didn't have civil service laws that require that kind of action, "civil services for constituents " They need to be reformed
Tell that to the turtle from Kentucky
To speak truth to power! B.S.
If the congress and senate stay united so far that’s not all, some need to put aside their own opinions and deferences and unite with the majority to win for the country by doing what Trump needs done
Trump lives🇺🇸‼️
Mark Ronsonn play that DJ song bro. In Jesus Christs name we pray amen.
I know a lot of us can’t wait for the midterms
Scalise looks exhausted I hope he remembers to take care of himself.
I would like to be able to hear the questions being asked, not just the answers. I know they can give the people that ask a question a Micka phone
Sorry but I don't trust Ned Flanders to lead our legislative branch
Make your point already and stop the blah blah blah...🙄🙄🙄🙄
No one said you had to come here and listen you don't like it leave
Get rid of the federal education department that will be a big help
Lots of words but saying nothing
Well what are yall going to do about these judges blocking trumps orders?
Theres nothing they can do!! The constitution trumps Trump
What SHOULD they do, support Trump or our Constitution!!!
Bahaha imagine trying to take down judges that literally just saved America.🇺🇸
Why, Judge did not block the asleep Joe Biden when he sent the taxpayers money to the Ukraine War and sent the taxpayers money to Africa countries?
@@MeiHoang-g8l Congress approved the Ukraine aid. Thats why. Educate yourself
Why do we not hear the Questions???
How do these people sleep at night?
Yes, keep thinking about and working on NOT SPENDING MONEY Congress does NOT have nor American citizens can afford. Don't sell out our future generations.
More like the most 3 days of anxiety not exciting !!
This is frightening
What is?
Jesus is asking for his people to unite with what they can agree on and table their differences
Jesus, you guys keep talking about unity. But you're not even working with Democrats or independents, ridiculous. The republican party is completely tainted
Working with democrats is impossible, they don't work.
Collaborative cooperation leads to unity. It takes two to tango. Like in marriage, government works well when two sides agree to find amicable resolutions to existing problems. As in marriage government must learn to compromise personally preferred policies but never compromise the ultimate mission.
We pay tax fore America not fore rich tax cut
It's impossible to reach an agreement with someone who does nothing but scream at you and call you names.
Exciting 3 days??? The fuck. And I wasn't on a damn retreat
Yeah ,freeze funding for school children's lunch
If this was just good governance, why wasn't it done legally? There are laws about how a President needs to proceed if he wants to question already passed funding legislation Once again, Trump ignored the Constitution and did what he wanted! The resulting confusion, panic and worry across states, in small businesses and among individual Americans for no reason!!!
That's the plan. Create fear and chaos is part of the playbook.
Really wh6 didn't you complain about the last 4 years of unconstitutional behavior and massive corruption of the pas5 really awful administration? So blind when criminals rob and plunder and maim american citizens.
Like Biden not finishing the wall even though the money was appropriated and the courts told him he had to
Fire all democrats that vote against trumps picks. And the ones that vote aginst Trump suported bills or fight Trumps orders.
For most of us holding our own, this government freeze doesn’t even affect us..we just keep going to work and paying bills…those on government payouts are more affected.
It's a 90-day freeze. And it doesn't affect social security, medicare, medicaid, etc.
@@Aprlmoore I get neither…
In 2 years at all stops
I am ashamed of this new administration, this country is in big trouble
You can’t run any house without a budget! Or would you rather USA keep giving away millions to other countries or corrupt government leaders under previous administration stealing millions from tax payers to fund their own lifestyles?
End your vacation and go do your jobs in Washington, DC.
oh tampon tim lied? oh ok.....
I don't blame them
Privatization, so that's what's going on!!!!
Are they all hungover??? lol
What a lie, that's never going to happen
Hey, our tax dollars going to Trump, as he held the outing at his resort, and most likely up-charged the American tax payer for them to play golf!!! YAY! Are we cutting budgets yet??? (sarcasm).
Like a game of mortal kombat....the biggest issue is between these 2 parties. The right and the wrong is based on point of view...
Oh, so happy for you. Get to work, you fools!
It would be nice to hear the questioner
There are a myriad of ways to reduce spending. You do not have to cut everyone off at the knees and if the correct policies are in place you can do this so it doesn't hurt us! One use attrition first, get rid of vacant jobs, freeze hiring, don't fire people!! That's down right cruel while you sit in your ivory towers. Need to have rainy day budget line, so in the years you tighten up, you have a find for emergencies, this can work in every department. See how the people who have well oiled states in the black and take care of all their people do it. But stop calling out our differences, stop the name calling. Look at who you are hurting!!! The glass can be half full, it to bad you act on not having enough. Go after those corporations,l and people who are not paying their fare share. This is my government, act like it. It's NOT trump's and it's not one of his failed businesses!
Like destroying the government! No, just NO. #idiots
HAHAHAHA Mike has been saved how many times by the democrats?????? Yes like unlawful EO's what a joke Mike so how are you lowering cost of living.
Vote in a clown get a circus
Are the Rino's on board? I've have my doubts!
why do Senators and and multiple depts go on retreats or other countries to their jobs and how much do they actually work when they are there. they have luxury hotel rooms luxury restaurants they eat in and everryone knows we pay for their alcochol and entertainment. THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TAX PAYERS ARE PAYING FOR ALL THEIR PERKS. They should stay in Washington do their jobs and go to the states they represent and stop all this wasteful spending
They have to have time to talk, where its quiet to make difficult decisions. I don't mind that as long as it yields good results.
Wrong
actually Medicaid was shut down
No it’s not
@@peg59567 it was but a judge stopped that
Who picked up the tab in Miami?
The federal government
And who was the tab paid to?
@@jonprice78 taxpayers. As Its supposed to be
The government paid, but it was paid to the owner of mar lago
I heard a lot about blame blame blame and not talking about another policy other than the Laikin Policy but to help lower prices and for the everyday workers. Can’t wait to see the shit they keep talking about. Republicans all talk…what about those eggs and gas $2.00 gas huh 💩🤣🤣🤣🤣