He is not alone.
One of the problems is the horrifyingly large bureaucracy, which is solidly statist by definition and acts in every manner to defend itself. Its a tenacious parasite feeding off of the Republic with hydra-like defense mechanisms.
One man, no matter how well intentioned or capable, can cut off enough heads to defeat it.
We need 500-1000 strong Constitutionalists named to oversight positions in the bureaucracy, working 24/7, to even make a dent.
When cuts are made, the bureaucracy first cuts away meat and bone. The fat is the last thing it will give up.