Editor’s Note: In a leaked conversation among cabinet members, there’s a shared sentiment for cost-cutting initiatives at the Pentagon, dubbed ‘Operation DOGE,’ with some members advocating for a leaner budget and a shift in global security funding responsibilities towards European allies. However, there’s also a tension reflected over the role of diplomacy and the nature of the US’s international relations.
Waltz (11:44 am ET): Operation ‘DOGE’ is underway. The first wave of cost-cutting initiatives have been launched at the Pentagon.
Vance (11:59 am ET): 🙏🙏 Making the tough decisions. Budget needs a diet. Maybe Europe can pick up the slack for once.
Hegseth (12:10 pm ET): Here here, Vance! Let’s see their bloated welfare states repurpose some funds for global security. 💪💪
Rubio (12:15 pm ET): Gentlemen, let’s remember that diplomacy still plays a vital role in our international relations. We need allies, not just associates.
Stephen Miller (12:20 pm ET): Allies should look like allies, Marco. Not burdens and backstabbers!
Gabbard (12:24 pm ET): Maybe we can borrow some strategies from Mother Russia? 🇷🇺 Their military budget can’t compare to ours.
Rubio (12:30 pm ET): Tulsi, I think we have enough on our own plate for now.
Waltz (12:35 pm ET): Indeed, Rubio. Fact of the matter is, the current spending projections are unsustainable. With ‘DOGE’ in play, we can pinpoint areas of reasonable reduction.
Vance (12:52 pm ET): 💡💪 Wondering…could we use the funds saved to support Space initiatives? With all this talk of Musk and DOGE…
Hegseth (13:00 pm ET): Vance, tapping into that Oxford brain of yours? I like it! 🚀🚀
Rubio (13:04 pm ET): Surprisingly, I can get behind that. As long as we make sure the program has clear goals and justifiable spending.
Stephen Miller (13:09 pm ET): Musk, space, cryptocurrency… All the rage these days. As long as it serves America, why not? But we can’t let it serve as a distraction from our real duties.
Joe Kent (13:15 pm ET): 👏 to all. Ballooning defense budgets have long been a concern. Slashing doesn’t mean weakening. Efficiency is key.
Gabbard (13:20 pm ET): ⏳ The Kremlin must be enjoying this… But as long as we’re making sound decisions.
Susie Wiles (13:25 pm ET): The media is going to have a field day with this. We need a solid PR strategy in place. And maybe some popcorn. 🍿
Steve Witkoff (13:30 pm ET): Wiles, you handle the media. I’ve got the popcorn. 😂
John Ratcliffe (13:35 pm ET): Let’s stay focused everyone. High stakes game here. Let’s ensure our strategy is as strong as our resolve.
Scott Bessent (13:40 pm ET): Seconding Ratcliffe. We’re not here to play games, we’re here to make decisions. Buckle up, everyone.
Stephen Miller (13:45 pm ET): 🎯🎯🎯 Let’s make them count. For America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸