Have you noticed how the liberal media constantly shields Democrats from their own blunders? It’s become a predictable dance – a Democrat says something preposterous, and the media jumps in with excuses faster than you can say “fact check.” They’ve turned defending liberal fantasy into an Olympic sport where they consistently bring home the gold.

But every once in a while, even mainstream media hosts hit their limit. Those rare moments when reality crashes through the carefully constructed narrative are pure gold – like watching someone accidentally tell the truth at a politicians’ dinner party. One of these refreshing moments of clarity just happened on CNBC, and it was absolutely delicious.

Democratic California Representative Ro Khanna recently appeared on CNBC where he made the kind of claim that normally slides by unchallenged. During a discussion about government efficiency, Khanna casually suggested that Medicare and Social Security – yes, those massive, bloated government programs – were shining examples of efficiency. That’s when CNBC host Joe Kernen did something unexpected: he called baloney.

From ‘Daily Caller’:
“Oh, there’s certain things that are not inefficient. Medicare, Social Security,” Khanna said, prompting an incredulous Kernen to ask, “What?”

“Medicare is not ine—come on. Are you out of your mind? Medicare?” Kernan continued. “And I’m not saying it’s Medicare’s fault, necessarily. There are in — look around and look at the way Medicare is gamed out by the people that benefit from it or Medicaid. I think Medicare Advantage might be one of the things that we’re talking about. Right, Ro?”

When Truth Bombs Explode Live On Air

Kernen’s exasperated response – “Are you out of your mind?” – wasn’t just a moment of frustration. It was a reaction to the absurdity of calling programs hemorrhaging billions in waste and fraud “efficient.” And the evidence backs him up spectacularly.

According to an August 2024 audit reported in the Daily Caller, the Social Security Administration made at least $72 billion in improper payments. That’s billion with a ‘B’ – enough money to fund entire government agencies or provide substantial tax relief to hardworking Americans. And those improvements recommended by the inspector general? They remain unimplemented.

Perhaps even more astonishing, a July 2023 audit revealed the Social Security database contained nearly 19 million people supposedly born before 1920 who don’t have death information listed. Think about that for a second – if these people were alive, they’d be at least 105 years old. Either we’ve discovered the fountain of youth, or something is seriously wrong with the system Representative Khanna described as “efficient.”

Your Tax Dollars: Down The Government Drain

Medicare’s record isn’t any better. The program has been plagued by spectacular fraud cases over the years. One case mentioned in the article involved Puerto Rico-based health plans defrauding Medicare of over $1 billion between 2007 and 2010. That’s just one instance of the “efficiency” Khanna was praising.

This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet – it’s your money. Every dollar wasted through improper payments or fraud is a dollar taken from taxpayers that delivers zero benefit. These aren’t private companies making bad investments; these are government agencies failing at their most basic responsibility: proper stewardship of public funds.

Swamp Creatures Block The Cleanup Crew

President Trump’s administration has actively addressed these issues through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to eliminate waste and fraud while reducing the bloated federal bureaucracy. But even these common-sense efforts face fierce resistance.

Recently, a federal judge blocked DOGE from reviewing Social Security data to uncover fraud – essentially preventing the government from identifying improper payments. It’s like telling the security guard he can’t look at the surveillance footage after a theft. Fortunately, other courts have permitted DOGE to continue its vital work of fiscal accountability.

Key Takeaways:

• CNBC host Joe Kernen broke from typical media behavior by calling out Rep. Ro Khanna’s absurd claim that Medicare and Social Security are “efficient” programs.
• Government audits show Social Security made at least $72 billion in improper payments.
• President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency faces legal obstacles in its efforts to eliminate waste and fraud in these massive programs.

Source: Daily Caller