The Rubin Report This Is How $892 Billion of Taxpayer Money Is Wasted Every Year | Kat Cammack
Dec 28, 2025
Kat Cammack, a U.S. Representative from Florida, dives deep into the staggering $892 billion of taxpayer money wasted annually on unapproved programs. She expresses frustration over the lack of substantive GOP legislation and the cowardice among politicians avoiding tough votes. The discussion also critiques a culture of influencer-driven politics, where sensationalism trumps genuine governance. Cammack champions reforms and highlights Florida as a model for effective Republican governance, while remaining optimistic about future grassroots initiatives.
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Massive Unauthorized Federal Spending
- Congress routinely funds programs that were never authorized, creating massive unchecked spending gaps.
- Kat Cammack states $892 billion is spent yearly on programs Congress never formally greenlit.
Baby On The Job In Congress
- Kat Cammack brought her four-month-old to Washington and jokingly credits the baby with pressing the button to release the Epstein files.
- She describes the child as accompanying her to committee hearings and the House floor.
Codify Policies, Don’t Rely On Orders
- Push to codify executive actions into law rather than rely on temporary orders.
- Kat Cammack urges the House to pass bills like the USA Act and pursue regulatory reform to lock in wins.