Rep. Flood Discusses DOGE Cuts, Social Security, and Constituent Engagement

Addressing Fiscal Responsibility

• 🎯 Congressman Flood emphasizes the need to address the nation's $36 trillion debt and fiscal house, stating that the current "tax and spend routine" has worsened problems.
• 💡 He criticizes approaches like "tax the rich" or creating panic about entitlement programs, arguing they cause unnecessary pain and confusion.

Social Security and Government Agency Cuts

• ⚠️ Flood clarifies that federal law and current plans do not allow for changes to Social Security, aiming to alleviate public concern.
• 📊 He acknowledges that efforts to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in government agencies will inevitably lead to an adjustment period.
• ✅ The ultimate goal of these adjustments is to create a more efficient, fraud-proof, and transparent system for beneficiaries.

Constituent Engagement and Town Halls

• 🗣️ Despite some Republican calls to cancel town halls, Congressman Flood continues to hold them, believing in communicating directly with constituents, including those who disagree.
• 🤝 He highlights the importance of constituent services and maintaining an open mind, allowing people to share their thoughts and concerns respectfully.
• 👏 Flood notes that while some town hall moments may appear contentious, he also received a standing ovation for supporting Ukraine and is investigating changes at the Veterans Administration, demonstrating a productive exchange of ideas.
• 👍 He values the appreciation from constituents who, even if they don't agree on every issue, value his willingness to stand in front of them and answer questions.