A CBS News analysis reveals that federal spending under President Trump has jumped $220 billion compared to the same period in 2024, despite campaign vows to slash government costs. Key spending increases were seen in Medicare, Social Security, defense, veterans’ affairs, and immigration enforcement—including a massive deportation drive costing taxpayers millions.
Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claims $170 billion in savings—but those figures remain unverified. Workforce cuts, especially in education, have begun, with Trump calling them necessary to “trim the fat.”
Meanwhile, immigration enforcement alone could cost $88 billion annually, requiring 24x more detention space and over 1,000 new courtrooms, according to analysts. Critics point to a stark contrast between Trump’s fiscal rhetoric and the real-world spending spike, raising questions about what’s next for his cost-cutting agenda.
