A newly elected president campaigned on a pledge to reduce wasteful government spending by eliminating pork-barrel projects and closing redundant military bases across the country.

Members of Congress often support projects and facilities that bring jobs or funding to their districts. Because voters may reward representatives for protecting those local benefits, incumbents seeking reelection can resist efforts to eliminate pork-barrel projects or close military bases. This explains why the president may face opposition even when the cuts are described as reducing waste.

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