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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 8 MIN

Trump - We can BALANCE THE BUDGET

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President Trump’s claim that "we can balance the budget" has been a central and recurring theme in his political rhetoric, but achieving this requires navigating significant economic and legislative hurdles. Tackling Fraud: The administration has emphasized the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing that stopping welfare and benefits payments to individuals who are unlawfully or incorrectly eligible can save hundreds of billions of dollars. [1, 2, 3, 4]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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