The debate in the U.S. over “waste, fraud, and abuse” distracts from the core issue: entitlement program spending. With Republicans stuck in a cycle of promising cuts but only increasing spending, we face soaring deficits, largely due to untouchable budget areas like Social Security and Medicare. While some urge drastic program cuts or state-level spending shifts, no feasible restructuring plan exists. @elonmusk and @realDonaldTrump spotlight these issues, yet solutions remain elusive. Real fiscal change demands confronting the spending consensus and making tough bureaucratic choices.