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Trump's Spending Plan Could Spike Debt by $4 Trillion

8/6/2025

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President Trump's spending plan is projected to balloon the national debt by over $4 trillion in the next ten years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Analysts caution that this surge could lead to higher interest rates, making loans more expensive for consumers and stunting wage growth, all while the U.S. debt hovers around a staggering $37 trillion, threatening future generations.

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President Trump's spending plan is projected to balloon the national debt by over $4 trillion in the next ten years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Analysts caution that this surge could lead to higher interest rates, making loans more expensive for consumers and stunting wage growth, all while the U.S. debt hovers around a staggering $37 trillion, threatening future generations.