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BREAKING: New Jersey Dem ATTACKS Trump's Common-Sense Spending Freeze as 'Illegal' - Patriots Cheer Fiscal Responsibility

Gary FranchiJanuary 27, 2026151 views
BREAKING: New Jersey Dem ATTACKS Trump's Common-Sense Spending Freeze as 'Illegal' - Patriots Cheer Fiscal Responsibility
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New Jersey's Democrat Governor Mikie Sherrill is having a complete meltdown over President Trump's brilliant decision to freeze federal funding for the massively overpriced Gateway Tunnel project, desperately calling it an 'illegal attack' on her state. But patriots across America are cheering Trump's fiscal responsibility after four years of Biden's reckless spending spree.

The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project - another classic example of government waste and contractor cronyism - was put on ice as part of Trump's comprehensive review of wasteful federal spending. Sherrill claims 100,000 jobs are at risk, but what she won't tell you is how many taxpayer dollars would be flushed down the drain on this bloated infrastructure boondoggle.

Democrats Panic as Trump Brings Fiscal Sanity Back

This is exactly what Americans voted for in November - a president who actually looks at where our hard-earned tax dollars are going instead of rubber-stamping every pet project that comes across his desk. While Sherrill screams about 'illegal attacks,' Trump is doing what every responsible American does with their household budget: asking tough questions about unnecessary expenses.

'The American people are sick and tired of watching their tax dollars disappear into these massive infrastructure projects that somehow always cost three times more than promised and take twice as long to complete,' said one administration source familiar with the decision.

Notice how Democrats always use the same playbook? First they call everything Trump does 'illegal' or 'unconstitutional,' then they trot out inflated job numbers to scare working Americans. But where was Sherrill's concern for jobs when Biden's policies were crushing small businesses across New Jersey?

DOGE Efficiency at Work

This funding freeze is exactly the kind of government efficiency Americans expect from the Trump-Vance administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Instead of throwing billions at projects with questionable returns, Trump is demanding accountability and transparency.

While establishment politicians on both sides panic about their favorite spending projects getting scrutinized, everyday Americans are celebrating a president who actually cares about fiscal responsibility. Isn't it refreshing to have a leader who treats taxpayer money like it matters?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TexasRancher47VerifiedJan 27, 2026
This is what real leadership looks like. Can someone explain what specific programs are being frozen though? I want to know exactly where our tax dollars were being wasted.
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NewsJunkieVerifiedJan 28, 2026
From what I've read it's mostly federal grants and discretionary spending. Long overdue if you ask me.
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedJan 27, 2026
I remember when my dad lost his job in 2009 and we had to cut our family budget to the bone just to survive. Meanwhile politicians kept spending like there was no tomorrow - it's about time we had someone who understands fiscal discipline.
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AmericaFirst2025VerifiedJan 28, 2026
🇺🇸 THANK YOU PRESIDENT TRUMP! 🇺🇸
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedJan 29, 2026
Finally! Someone with the backbone to actually cut wasteful spending. We've been throwing taxpayer money down the drain for decades while hardworking Americans struggle to pay their bills.
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FiscalHawkVerifiedJan 29, 2026
Exactly right Mike! My small business has to balance its books every month - why shouldn't the government?
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ConservativeMom3VerifiedJan 29, 2026
Of course the Dems are screaming 'illegal' - they can't stand it when someone actually tries to be responsible with OUR money!