Why did president Cleveland veto so many civil war pension claims?

President Grover Cleveland vetoed numerous Civil War pension claims primarily due to his belief in limited government and fiscal responsibility. He viewed many claims as excessive and argued that they placed an unfair burden on taxpayers. Cleveland sought to reform the pension system to prevent fraud and ensure that benefits were allocated to genuinely deserving veterans. His administration aimed to curb the growing costs associated with pension payouts, reflecting his commitment to reducing government expenditures.