Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars are wasted — lost in bloated bureaucracy, unnecessary programs, foreign aid with no oversight, and fraud. Meanwhile, working Americans struggle to pay bills, feed their families, and keep a roof over their heads. The middle class is paying the price for Washington’s waste.
Where Is Our Money Going?
- Millions spent on housing illegal immigrants while veterans go homeless.
- Foreign aid packages sent overseas while American schools and hospitals are underfunded.
- Government agencies spending thousands on conferences, luxury travel, and consultants.
- COVID-era fraud costing taxpayers an estimated over $200 billion.
- Programs that duplicate services or continue long after they’re useful.
This waste is not a partisan issue — it’s a leadership failure that both parties have allowed. The middle class deserves better.
Examples of Wasteful Spending
- Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) – Reports on pork-barrel projects and federal waste.
- NASA funding insect treadmill studies and shrimp running on tiny treadmills (documented by GAO).
- Multi-million-dollar grants to study social media habits of young adults while rural communities lack broadband.
- Over $1 billion lost to fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
What We Demand
- A full audit of federal agencies and programs.
- Stronger oversight of emergency spending bills.
- An end to funding for redundant or outdated programs.
- Priority funding for veterans, seniors, working families, and children — before foreign governments or political pet projects.
The middle class pays the bill. We should have a say in how the money is spent.
What You Can Do
- Call your representatives and demand fiscal responsibility: (202) 224-3121
- Vote in every election — local, state, and federal.
- Support watchdog groups like OpenTheBooks.com
- Spread the word on wasteful government spending through social media, letters, and blogs.
Every American should visit the official U.S. government website and see the numbers for themselves: https://datalab.usaspending.gov/. It shows exactly how our tax dollars are spent — and how politicians waste middle-class American money every day.
Report Waste
If you know of a program, contract, or agency that is wasting taxpayer money, speak up. Visit the GAO FraudNet or contact your state auditor.
