Associated Press: “The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts.”
“Doing so could potentially complicate or distort a fundamental measure of the U.S. economy’s health. Government spending is traditionally included in the GDP because changes in taxes, spending, deficits and regulations by the government can impact the path of overall growth.
GDP reports already include extensive details on government spending, offering a level of transparency for economists.”