Investor and Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary is doubling down on the need for aggressive budget cuts in Washington, saying the current efforts led by Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) haven't gone nearly far enough.
As reported by Breitbart, O'Leary, known for his no-nonsense business approach, appeared on CNN this week and didn't mince words about his expectations for government downsizing.
When the conversation turned to Musk's cost-cutting measures, O'Leary argued that the efforts, while a step in the right direction, still weren't aggressive enough.
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"I think the issue is they're not whacking enough," O'Leary declared. "In private equity, when you've got a bankrupt company and you go in there, you cut 20 percent more than your initial read... Always cut deeper, harder when there's fat and waste."
He then painted a vivid picture of Washington's bloated budget, likening it to a "big fat chicken."
"These agencies are like big fat chickens dripping over barbecues of fat. This is the best barbecue I've ever seen. But I don't think it's happening fast enough. They're not cutting enough. Keep slashing, keep packing."
O'Leary made it clear that he wants Trump to wield his authority to go even further in slashing bureaucratic waste. He called for relentless government pruning during Trump's current term, emphasizing that the window of opportunity may close after the 2026 midterms.
CNN host Sara Sidner, clearly rattled by O'Leary's enthusiasm, attempted to push back, asking, "Even the people with the nuclear codes? Cut them too?"
"Cut everything!" O'Leary shot back. "Because if you don't see what they're doing and they can't show you if they're adding value, you're whacked."
O'Leary's call for relentless budget slashing aligns with what many Americans are demanding. Polls indicate that a majority of voters support Trump's aggressive moves to cut government bloat, eliminate wasteful federal departments, and fire nonessential bureaucrats who contribute nothing to the country's progress.
A recent survey even found overwhelming approval for Musk's efforts to trim Washington's spending spree.
However, history has shown that presidents often face major setbacks in their first midterm elections, with opposition parties gaining ground in Congress. If the GOP loses control in 2026, it could hamper Trump's ability to continue reshaping the federal government.
Despite the uncertainty, O'Leary remains confident that the current trajectory will lead to success.
"Believe me, it's going to work out just great," he assured.
The message from O'Leary is loud and clear: Washington has gotten too fat, and it's time to cut, cut, and cut some more. Whether Trump and Musk have the political will to keep up the pressure remains to be seen, but the grassroots conservative movement is ready for the fight.