Hudson says Trump's budget shows shared goals

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, said President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is an example of goals he shares with the president.

The budget, unveiled last week, includes large cuts to government spending, projected large growth the American economy and billions of dollars in increased military spending. In Trump’s budget, cuts would include food stamps, Medicaid, highway funding, crop insurance and medical research, the Associated Press reported. The budget includes $1.6 billion for a border wall and a limit on subsidies to farmers.

The budget also “double counts” $2.1 trillion in revenue from economic growth, the Associated Press reported. The money would pay for both tax cuts and deficit reduction.

Hudson released a supportive statement about the budget shortly after its release last week.

“I’m pleased to see the president shares my goals to balance our budget while strengthening our military and cutting Washington’s wasteful spending,” Hudson said in an emailed statement. “I look forward to further reviewing the administration’s blueprint and working with my colleagues to advance a responsible, balanced budget that grows the economy instead of the government and offers real solutions to our nation’s most pressing problems.”