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Sen. Rand Paul Exposes $1.6 Trillion in Government Waste

12/23/2025

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released his 11th Festivus Report, revealing over $1.6 trillion in government waste.
The report cites $40 million for COVID-19 vaccine promotion by influencers, $5 million for cocaine tests on dogs, and $14 million for monkey games.
The federal debt has surged to nearly $40 trillion, with projections of $23.9 trillion yearly growth over the next decade.
It argues Congress spends wastefully despite claims of fiscal responsibility.

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released his 11th Festivus Report, revealing over $1.6 trillion in government waste.
The report cites $40 million for COVID-19 vaccine promotion by influencers, $5 million for cocaine tests on dogs, and $14 million for monkey games.
The federal debt has surged to nearly $40 trillion, with projections of $23.9 trillion yearly growth over the next decade.
It argues Congress spends wastefully despite claims of fiscal responsibility.