Vivek Ramaswamy, a key figure in the incoming Trump administration, has outlined plans to significantly reduce the size of the federal government. He identified the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, and healthcare as primary targets for cuts.
Ramaswamy, along with Elon Musk, is leading the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency. In an interview on Fox News, he discussed utilizing executive action to slash federal spending. Ramaswamy suggested that recent Supreme Court rulings on the legality of federal regulations provide a legal basis for these proposed cuts.
He indicated that certain agencies may be eliminated entirely, and there could be substantial reductions in bloated government sectors. Ramaswamy also mentioned the possibility of significant cuts to federal contractors who are overcharging the government.
Ramaswamy emphasized the role of the Supreme Court in potentially approving these spending cuts. He highlighted the Court's decisions deeming many regulations unconstitutional, which could pave the way for downsizing the administrative state through executive action, bypassing the need for congressional approval.
By rescinding regulations and reducing the size of the administrative state, the Trump administration aims to achieve cost savings and streamline government operations. Ramaswamy's comments suggest a strategic approach to implementing these cuts within the framework of existing legal precedents.
