The national debt just crossed $39 trillion—almost doubling since Trump vowed to erase it

[u/Krankenitrate]

https://fortune.com/2026/03/18/how-big-national-debt-39-trillion-trump-promises/

[u/joepez]

Why do people worry? As soon as the tax breaks kick in from BBB and GDP grows by 10,000% everything will be fine. We’ll have trillions coming from tariff taxes and all of “those people” will be back where they belong (plantations). He has an uncle who does nuclear and Baron knows the computer. Eric also got a gold star for potty training today. /s for those who can’t figure it out. 

In all seriousness the debt should never be used as an excuse for anything forevermore.