Fox News Sunday Audio Fox News Sunday 06-08-2025
Jun 8, 2025
Florida Senator Rick Scott joins the conversation to discuss his advocacy for fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets. He critiques a significant bill forecasted to increase U.S. debt and the disconnect between the Congressional Budget Office's assessments and public perception. The senator also navigates complex trade discussions with China and the political implications of recent events in Los Angeles. Additionally, he addresses the SALT deductions debate, touching on their impact on high-tax states and broader national budget issues.
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Budget Baseline Alters Deficit Views
- The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) uses an artificial baseline that assumes tax relief sunsets but spending is eternal, inflating cost estimates.
- Adjusting this baseline and factoring in economic growth shows the big, beautiful bill reduces deficits by $1.4 trillion, contrary to watchdog claims.
Trim Budget Like a Family
- To reduce the federal deficit, systematically review every budget line and deny funding to non-essential expenditures.
- Focus spending on critical areas and stop subsidizing ineffective policies or misuse of federal programs.
Drone Warfare Revolutionizes Defense
- Modern warfare is shifting as inexpensive drones can destroy costly bombers, signaling a need for new defense technologies.
- The future of military conflict will heavily involve UAVs, necessitating advanced countermeasures to defend critical assets.