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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has expressed his support for President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in an op-ed published on X. Tuberville praised the efforts made during Trump's first month back in office to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government.

"Tax season is upon us, and Americans are once again reminded of how much of their hard-earned paychecks is taken by the federal government," Tuberville wrote. He criticized the U.S. government's financial management, stating, "The United States is $36 trillion in debt and we are spending nearly $2 trillion more each year than we bring in."

Tuberville highlighted Trump's campaign promise to create DOGE, which is advised by Elon Musk, to audit federal spending with a businesslike approach. He claimed that "a majority of Americans support the President’s efforts to cut wasteful spending," citing savings of $55 billion attributed to DOGE's work.

Specific examples provided by Tuberville included FEMA's allocation of $59 million for housing illegal immigrants in New York hotels and a canceled $168,000 exhibit at the National Institutes of Health Museum dedicated to Anthony Fauci. Additionally, he noted payments totaling $9 million for programs at the Department of Agriculture that were deemed unnecessary.

Tuberville also addressed accountability within government agencies. He criticized the Pentagon for failing its seventh consecutive audit under the Biden administration and supported Trump's directive for an 8% budget cut over five years. "By restoring fiscal sanity to our armed forces, we will ensure we have the long-term resources to continue defending our interests and national security," he stated.

Furthermore, Tuberville mentioned an email sent by DOGE requesting federal employees to report weekly accomplishments as part of performance reviews. He defended this practice despite media criticism.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that taxpayer funds were used for subscriptions to media outlets like Politico. Tuberville argued against such expenditures: "It is completely inappropriate for taxpayers to be forced to fund the Corporate Media."

In conclusion, Tuberville expressed gratitude towards Trump and DOGE: "Thanks to President Trump, Americans are finally witnessing a government that is by the people and for the people." As a member of various Senate committees including Armed Services and Agriculture, Tuberville affirmed his commitment to supporting these initiatives.