According to Leavitt, this is not about cutting essential services or reducing access to important public programs. Instead, the focus is on eliminating redundancies, improving agency performance, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being put to their best use. “This is about making government work better, not smaller,” she said. “It’s about accountability and sustainability—not austerity.”
Leavitt drew attention to past examples where both Democratic and Republican administrations implemented similar measures to rein in spending during periods of economic pressure or heightened concern over the national debt. From bipartisan commissions to presidential mandates, these efforts have often focused on reducing inefficiencies in order to safeguard the country’s long-term financial position.
“This administration is taking a responsible and measured approach,” Leavitt added. “We are learning from history and applying those lessons to the current moment. We believe that streamlining operations will not only strengthen the economy but also restore public trust in how government functions.”
