Most (but not all) other developed countries have both a larger government and a smaller deficit per capita. A smaller government is not the only solution.
They are almost all also going bankrupt. Also, those governments may be efficient but the US is not. You do not get a more efficient government by making it larger.
Debt-to-GDP of Germany is around 63%, that is notably less bankrupt than the US at 120% which is approaching Italy (that went from 154% in 2020 to around 135% now).
Most (but not all) other developed countries have both a larger government and a smaller deficit per capita. A smaller government is not the only solution.