Government bureaucrats in America have been abusing their power since at least enactment of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887.
Now some Republican lawmakers are demanding after revelation of some of the worst uncovered in ages.
And James Comer is livid after this shocking government abuse that will leave you furious too.
Pentagon employees caught gambling and partying with government credit cards
Millions of hardworking Americans are struggling to make ends meet after years of inflation eating away at their paychecks and savings.
But Pentagon bureaucrats have been living large on taxpayer dollars.
A disturbing report showed Pentagon employees made over 11,000 transactions with government credit cards at businesses like casinos, nightclubs, and bars.
This type of activity could include Pentagon employees gambling with taxpayer dollars at casinos, enjoying lavish nights at high-end clubs, or racking up large bar tabs – all while hardworking Americans face rising prices for basic necessities.
This outrageous abuse prompted House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA) to commission a government-wide review of federal charge card programs.
The scale of potential waste is staggering.
💸😡 The DOD IG found nearly 8,000 HIGH-RISK transactions on government-issued credit cards. We are calling on GAO to provide a full audit of high-risk transactions, including:
• Adult entertainment
• Online dating
• Gambling
• Weed
• Pyramid schemes
• Massage parlors
•…— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) May 19, 2025
According to a recent audit by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the federal government has issued roughly 4.6 million charge cards and accounts across various agencies.
That’s millions of opportunities for government employees to potentially abuse the system at the expense of everyday Americans.
Comer and Ernst demand accountability
In their letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Chairman Comer and Senator Ernst called for a thorough review of government purchase card programs.
They wrote: “With tens of billions in taxpayer funds at stake each year, a comprehensive assessment is urgently needed to identify systemic risks, eliminate inefficiencies, and restore accountability to federal charge card programs.”
The lawmakers are asking the GAO to examine how government charge cards are being used across federal agencies. They want to ensure proper oversight exists and that taxpayer dollars aren’t being wasted on unauthorized or inappropriate purchases.
Their review will examine different types of government credit cards used by agencies governed by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990.
The letter highlights concerns that millions of charge cards with inadequate oversight poses a significant risk to taxpayer money.
✉️ Read the letter: pic.twitter.com/4SWR9p8gHx
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) May 19, 2025
DOGE’s financial cleanup targets wasteful spending
This investigation marks another step forward in the Department of Government Efficiency’s mission to eliminate wasteful government spending.
Since its establishment, DOGE has been working to identify and correct financial mismanagement across the federal government. The recent credit card audit highlighting the 4.6 million active government charge cards shows just how widespread the potential for abuse could be.
The problems with government credit card programs likely extend beyond just the Department of Defense. With millions of cards in circulation and tens of billions of dollars at stake, there’s a high risk that similar abuses are happening at other agencies.
Taxpayers have a right to be furious at the thought of government employees gambling and partying on their dime while everyday Americans struggle with rising costs for groceries, housing, and healthcare.
These unauthorized transactions at high-risk merchants reveal a culture of entitlement and disrespect for taxpayer money that has been allowed to fester in government agencies.
Growing momentum for government reform
The Comer-Ernst investigation comes amid increasing bipartisan concern about government waste and mismanagement.
With the national debt approaching $35 trillion, efforts to crack down on improper spending have gained momentum. Government charge card abuse represents just one example of the systemic waste that has plagued federal agencies for decades.
The Pentagon has a particularly troubling history of financial mismanagement, having failed every audit it has undergone. The Department of Defense is notorious for its inability to properly account for trillions in transactions.
Widespread reform could include stricter controls on who can have a government credit card, better monitoring systems to catch inappropriate purchases in real-time, and immediate consequences for those who abuse the system.
What makes the credit card abuse especially galling is that while government bureaucrats are living it up at casinos and nightclubs, many military families struggle to make ends meet, with some even relying on food stamps.
Chairman Comer and Senator Ernst have promised to use all tools at their disposal to hold wasteful spenders accountable and restore respect for taxpayer dollars.
The investigation will likely uncover even more examples of government credit card abuse across other agencies, potentially revealing a culture of waste that extends far beyond the Pentagon.
As this investigation unfolds, taxpayers will be watching closely to see if meaningful reforms finally bring accountability to a system that has allowed bureaucrats to treat government credit cards like personal playthings.
Related posts:
Ron Johnson just revealed a startling hurdle for Trump that has Washington buzzing
George Soros just scored one victory that will have law-abiding Americans fuming
