Rep. Tim Burchett on Government Spending, Pentagon Waste, and Banning Congressional Stock Trading

Support for Continuing Resolution (CR)

• 💡 Congressman Tim Burchett explains his decision to vote for the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, citing it as the first time in his tenure that government spending has been decreased, albeit slightly.
• 🤝 He spoke directly with President Donald Trump about his concerns, receiving assurances that the President would address issues of waste, fraud, and abuse.
• 💰 The CR includes a $13 billion cut to non-defense spending and a $6 billion increase in defense spending, which Burchett views as an opportunity to reverse government growth.

Pentagon Spending and Waste

• 🔍 Burchett expressed significant concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse at the Pentagon, noting that the department has never passed an audit despite multiple attempts.
• ✈️ He highlighted instances where billions of dollars, including a half-trillion at one point, could not be accounted for, suggesting it goes beyond black projects.
• 🚢 The Congressman also questioned the continued investment in traditional projects like aircraft carriers, suggesting that future warfare may rely more on drone technology and instantaneous responses.
• 🤝 He had a lengthy conversation with Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who agreed on the need to address considerable waste at the Pentagon and end