The Office of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma

01/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2025 17:05

Governor Stitt, Red State Governors Send Letter to Congressional Leadership Supporting President Trump's DOGE Initiative

Governor Kevin Stitt joined 25 other Republican governors in sending a letter to congressional leadership expressing their support for President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Initiative.

The letter reads, in part, "As chief executives for our states, we know a thing or two about streamlining government, removing unnecessary bureaucracy, and bringing efficient, result-driven solutions to state government. We stand by President Trump as he works to do the same with the federal government…We balance our budgets, lower taxes, leverage surpluses, pay down debt, improve the efficiency of state governments, and create an environment where our constituents can build a prosperous future for themselves, their family, and their community. It is past time for Washington to live within its means too."

The letter goes on to highlight the immediate need for fiscal discipline at the federal level to ensure the nation's economic growth and national security. Governor Stitt and his colleagues reaffirmed their commitment to supporting efforts that empower states while reducing the federal government's footprint.

Read the letter in full here.