Because of course he does! There is always a reason to kick the can down the road, even though DOGE has identified a huge amount of wasteful spending that can simply be cut. No questions asked. JUST CUT IT.

But his masters need that sweet, sweet cash, and if it drives America farther into the abyss of out-of-control budgets and interest payments, well, that's a penalty he is willing for us to suffer.

Johnson Backs Temporary Spending Bill, Says Congress Should Codify DOGE-Proposed Cuts Later

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on March 2 that he prefers passing a clean government funding extension to prevent a government shutdown through September before working towards including cuts recommended by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in fiscal year 2026 legislation.

Johnson’s plan may help reduce the chance of a government shutdown looming ahead of a March 14 funding deadline. Republicans previously sought to incorporate the DOGE cuts immediately in an appropriations bill, which likely would have been opposed by Democrats.

“We’re looking to pass a clean [continuing resolution] to freeze funding at current levels to make sure that the government can stay open while we begin to incorporate all these savings that we’re finding through the DOGE effort and these other sources of revenue,” Johnson during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday.

“And then for FY26, for the next fiscal year, you’re going to see a very different process and a lot more efficient and effective spending for the people.” [bolding mine]

One of the great things about President Trump is his ability to bypass, or simply ignore, the meandering, maddening, insane, delay-filled process of getting things done in Washington. It is so obviously part of the grift that it is internalized in every federal worker, from the guy who swabs the toilets to the Speaker of The House.

Speaker Johnson needs to get on board with cutting, and if he doesn't, and I don't expect him to, it is my most fervent desire that President Trump goes after him hammer and tongs. The American people have spoken, and they like the idea of DOGE leading the way to a halfway sane budget that reflects their wants and desires for America.

And not in seven years...Now!