DeSantis Slams Congress for Stalling on DOGE Cuts, Touts Florida’s Blueprint

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is calling out Congress for dragging its feet on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, urging House Republicans to take a page from Florida’s playbook. DeSantis, a vocal advocate for slashing government waste, praised Elon Musk for braving intense backlash—personal smears, attacks on his businesses, and even firebombed car dealerships—to champion DOGE’s mission of cutting federal bloat.

In a fiery X post, DeSantis expressed frustration with congressional Republicans, accusing them of betraying voters by failing to act on DOGE’s proposed spending cuts. “It’s demoralizing,” he said, pointing out that 73% of Americans support reducing government waste, yet Congress hasn’t moved a dime of DOGE’s recommendations. He contrasted this with Florida’s success, where his administration paid down 41% of the state’s debt, leaving the average Floridian with just $400 in state debt compared to a staggering $105,000 in federal debt per person.

DeSantis highlighted Florida’s DOGE-inspired policies, which have lowered taxes and boosted affordability by rooting out fraud and waste. He argued that Congress’s inaction—past Memorial Day with no cuts implemented—shows a lack of spine. “Musk stuck his neck out, and the swamp hit back,” he remarked, noting the media’s relentless attacks on the tech mogul. Libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie echoed DeSantis, claiming planned votes on DOGE cuts were shelved, though House Speaker Mike Johnson’s team denied any cancellations, citing procedural hurdles.

The governor pushed for systemic fixes like a balanced budget amendment and congressional term limits, arguing that DOGE’s clash with Washington’s entrenched interests was inevitable. With Senate rules and a slim Republican majority complicating matters, the path to enacting DOGE’s cuts remains murky, leaving DeSantis and Musk’s vision for a leaner government in limbo.