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McCormack's position points to the belief that substantial savings can be derived from these social safety net programs, which millions of Americans depend on, instead of addressing the Pentagon's budget, which exceeds $824 billion annually. This stance comes at a time when there is mounting pressure on lawmakers to reassess priorities amid criticisms of the defense budget's immense size and recent audit failures.

Pentagon's Oversight and the Entitlement Debate

Despite the Pentagon's lackluster audit results—having failed seven consecutive times—McCormack appears reluctant to entertain the idea of defense cuts. He suggests that while military efficiency can be improved, the conversation should primarily focus on accessing savings from entitlement programs.