In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital during the National Governors Association's winter meeting, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves expressed his strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its efforts to curb wasteful spending. He praised the initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk with the backing of President Trump, as aligning with Republican governors' commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Reeves emphasized the importance of balancing budgets and commended DOGE's audit for identifying billions of dollars in potential savings. He expressed bewilderment at the Democrats' opposition to these efforts, questioning who benefits from government inefficiency and the misuse of taxpayer funds. He contrasted this with the Republican stance, stating a commitment to treating taxpayer money with the same care as personal funds.
The Governor also addressed criticisms of President Trump's recent actions, dismissing claims of a constitutional crisis and arguing that the President is simply fulfilling his electoral mandate. He praised Trump for being receptive to governors' input, contrasting this with his experience during the Biden administration. He expressed optimism that this renewed access to the President will benefit governors from both parties.
Finally, Reeves highlighted Mississippi's economic momentum in areas like education, AI, and manufacturing. He expressed a desire to collaborate with the Trump administration to bring more manufacturing back to the United States, citing Mississippi's strong workforce as a key asset for future economic growth and prosperity.
Reeves believes that Mississippi is well-positioned to benefit from these initiatives and is eager to work with the President to achieve these goals.
