You Can't Have Government Programs Without Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Ep 1011

Analysis of government efforts to eliminate wasteful spending and reduce national debt, examining past reforms, challenges, and future expectations. #Trump #Musk #DOGE 📣 Shopify #ad - Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://shopify.com/gold 📣 #ad Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo GOLD at https://shopmando.com In this episode, Peter Schiff discusses the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), comparing it to Ronald Reagan's Grace Commission and deliberates on its ability to make budget cuts. He addresses issues such as waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs, highlighting problems like social security payouts to deceased individuals. Schiff emphasizes the inefficiency and abuse inherent in government operations and argues for the necessity of minimizing government size to reduce waste. He touches on the worsening debt-to-GDP ratio, the potential economic consequences of Donald Trump's policies, and the importance of purchasing gold and gold stocks amidst rising inflation and a weakening dollar. Finally, he contemplates the implications of a potential audit of the U.S. gold reserves in Fort Knox. 🟨 Sign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.com 🔔 Free Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.com 🟡 Schiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/news 📘 Book Store: https://schiffradio.com/books 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterschiff 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on Instagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiff 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficial 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on Facebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiff Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:54 Historical Context: Reagan and Trump 03:42 Doge's Current Role and Achievements 04:26 Challenges and Limitations of Doge 07:26 Social Security Fraud Issues 12:26 Economic Struggles and Government Inefficiencies 19:09 Government Programs: Inefficiency and Abuse 23:45 Moral Hazard and Government Subsidies 30:39 Impact of Fatherless Households 31:27 Government's Role in Family Dynamics 36:05 Statistics on Fatherless Households 37:15 Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy 44:22 Trump's Economic Claims 48:08 Gold Reserves and Economic Implications 55:48 Investment Opportunities in Gold 01:00:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Our Sponsors: * Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/GOLD * Check out Justin Wine and use my code SCHIFF20 for a great deal: https://www.justinwine.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy