How is President Trump's approach to addressing the national debt crisis different from traditional Republican strategies?

President Trump has shifted away from traditional Republican narratives that focused on cutting entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security - often characterized by opponents as 'pushing Granny off the cliff.' Instead, Trump targets unconventional government expenditures, what McEnany refers to as 'the low hanging fruit' and specifically mentions 'rap ads in Gaza' as examples of spending that could be cut. This strategic pivot has disrupted typical political discourse, with McEnany noting that 'the left is freaking out' as the conversation has moved from defending entitlement programs to defending these alternative spending areas. This approach potentially appeals to younger demographics concerned about the national debt crisis while avoiding politically unpopular cuts to major social programs.