Duval Times

Senator Rick Scott has penned an op-ed for the Tampa Bay Times, discussing the Republican agenda to secure the border and address inflation while working towards a balanced budget. In his piece, Scott highlights how President Trump's leadership could guide federal policies to mirror Florida's strategies of reducing wasteful spending and lowering taxes.

Scott argues that a balanced federal budget is often seen as controversial in Washington, where he believes common sense is lacking. He criticizes the "Washington elite" for benefiting from what he describes as fiscal dysfunction. Reflecting on his time as governor, Scott notes that scrutinizing every line of Florida's budget was key to ensuring efficient use of funds.

The op-ed also praises Trump as a businessman willing to make difficult decisions necessary for national improvement. Scott emphasizes that Trump cannot achieve these goals alone and calls on Congress to support a budget that provides resources for border security and military needs.

Scott outlines steps such as stopping excessive spending and using reconciliation to prevent significant tax increases. He suggests these actions would secure the border, reduce inflation, lower interest rates, and balance the federal budget for the first time in over two decades.

The full op-ed can be read in the Tampa Bay Times.