‘We have to suck it up’: Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce deficit

A GOP Senate nominee has made comments about reducing the deficit. The nominee suggested cutting federal benefit programs, stating that sacrifices are necessary.

The nominee called for cuts to mandatory spending, which is largely driven by programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Further details about the nominee's comments are available from the source, including a leaked conversation that has been reported on by multiple publications.