What does "budget hawk" mean?

An advocate of a smaller budget, a deficit hawk.

What is a synonym for "budget hawk"?

Common synonyms include: fiscal conservative.

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An advocate of a smaller budget, a deficit hawk.
"Vought, a budget hawk and former conservative activist, still has to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate."

"Vought, a budget hawk and former conservative activist, still has to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate."