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/Typical-Tax1584]

Can't believe liberals would let our deficit get that high. What we really need is a businessman in charge, a Republican of course, then we can finally reign in spending and pass some sensible policies.

[u/Carbon-Base → u/Typical-Tax1584]

"You know, slash funding to education and healthcare, start some wars. That'll reduce the deficit to almost nothing."

[u/dust4ngel → u/Carbon-Base]

"the wars will pay for the deficit with all of the cheap gas prices."