“Calls for cutting wasteful spending are not new,” Leavitt said. “This is about smart management, not politics. We’ve seen past administrations—from both parties—support reforms that make government more accountable and effective.”

In recent weeks, archived videos have circulated online showing Clinton, Obama, and Biden all voicing the need for fiscal responsibility and reining in bureaucracy. Clinton, in particular, implemented large-scale reforms during the 1990s that included a reduction in the federal workforce, a cut in administrative costs, and the consolidation of numerous government programs. Those efforts led to budget surpluses during his presidency.

Fast forward to today, and the national deficit has grown significantly, now