Pontiac Times

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) has issued a statement in response to President Trump's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026. The announcement was made on May 2, 2025, after President Trump presented his budget request.

McClain expressed enthusiasm from House Republicans regarding the proposal. "House Republicans are excited to receive the President’s funding request that roots out wasteful spending, delivers historic savings, and protects essential programs,” she stated.

She also criticized the previous budgets under President Biden's administration and highlighted the objectives of the new proposal. “We, along with 77 million Americans, are ready to turn the corner on four years of bad Biden budgets,” she said. McClain emphasized the budget's focus on reducing deficits and adjusting government size appropriately. “President Trump’s budget request delivers on our opportunity to reduce deficits and right-size the government,” she commented.

The statement concluded with McClain underscoring the national security priorities of the budget over other initiatives such as the Green New Deal. “It prioritizes our nation’s security rather than Green New Scam initiatives. We will make this request a reality through our one, big beautiful bill."