Why Voters and Courts Are Backing a Government Slim-Down: Bureaucracy Under Fire

As public frustration with government inefficiency grows, both voters and courts are backing efforts to rein in the bureaucratic state. From Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency uncovering billions in wasteful spending to Vice President J.D. Vance warning European leaders about increasing illiberalism, the push to shrink government has gained momentum. Critics argue that sprawling bureaucracies have become politically entrenched, imposing unpopular policies and funding activist causes. With legal challenges faltering and judicial skepticism toward unchecked agencies rising, the debate over government size and accountability is shaping up to be a defining political battle.