Ciscomani Talks Government Cuts

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) commented to Cactus Politics about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts, telling us he is "always going to be levelheaded" about where spending and efficiency cuts can be made without compromising essential services.

Rep. Ciscomani began by describing to us how "I cannot tell you the amount of people that came up to me saying, 'keep it up, we want this, we need it.' The government has been growing so much."

However, he noted that constituents also ask that Medicare and other government services remain intact, as rural areas benefit more from federal assistance.

"And that is why I have been very vocal about protecting Pell Grants and protecting Medicare. There are things we absolutely— Medicaid, specifically— that we need to be protecting," Rep. Ciscomani continued.

Nevertheless, the Arizona Congressman suggested that DOGE's cuts and President Donald Trump have been received positively, pointing to recent poll numbers showing an overwhelmingly positive reception to the President's recent joint address to Congress.

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Representative Andy Biggs: In just 50 days, President Trump has: Secured the border Reduced the size and scope of the federal government Encouraged peace throughout the world America’s Golden Age is here! The best is yet to come.

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Representative Juan Ciscomani: Congratulations to my dear friend @LChavezDeRemer on her confirmation as Labor Secretary! Lori is the right person to deliver on the President's agenda and I know she will do a great job for the workers in our country!

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