Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently voiced strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling it “one of the best things” former President Donald Trump has done.
During an interview on Breitbart News Daily, Tuberville defended DOGE’s federal workforce audit, arguing that the government is bloated and needs to be evaluated to cut waste and inefficiency.
His comments come as DOGE, led by Elon Musk, continues to review federal agencies, leading to job cuts, office closures, and heated debates over the future of the U.S. government workforce.
Tuberville’s Defense of DOGE’s Federal Workforce Audit
Why DOGE’s Audit Matters, According to Tuberville:
- The federal government has expanded too much over the last 50 years.
- Some federal jobs are necessary (law enforcement, military support, etc.), but many are wasteful.
- Taxpayers can’t afford to keep funding a bloated government.
- DOGE’s goal is not to fire everyone, but to identify unnecessary jobs and programs.
“We have to evaluate everything that’s gone on in the last 50 years of the growth of our government and cut it down to size,” Tuberville said.
Federal Employees Push Back Against DOGE’s Cuts
Host Mike Slater asked how Tuberville would respond to hardworking federal employees who feel unfairly targeted by DOGE’s audit.
Tuberville’s Response:
- Evaluations are necessary—everyone should be held accountable for their work.
- The government was never meant to provide lifetime jobs for all federal employees.
- Some jobs are essential, but many could be moved to the private sector.
“We’re not targeting everybody. We’re just targeting the overflow and the waste that has accumulated over the years.”
Meeting with Musk: What’s Next for DOGE?
On Thursday, Tuberville revealed he was meeting with Elon Musk and other senators to discuss DOGE’s impact on individual states and what future government reforms should look like.
Key Takeaways from Tuberville’s Plan:
- Some federal jobs must remain for national security and public safety.
- Alabama relies heavily on federal jobs, including contractors, the FBI, and the
- Army Corps of Engineers.
Not all cuts are wasteful, but not all government jobs are necessary.
“There’s a lot of things that need to be evaluated, but again, all of it is not waste.”
