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Trump's Bankruptcy Saga Mirrors California's $23 Billion Debt Crisis

10/8/2025

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Donald J. Trump's companies have declared bankruptcy six times, highlighting ongoing corporate debt issues.
California's unemployment insurance borrowed $20 billion from the federal government—the highest debt among states.
By year-end, California's debt reaches $23.2 billion with $600 million in annual interest, and a 5.2% payroll tax; policy stalemate and fraud misconceptions persist about unemployment.

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Story summary

Donald J. Trump's companies have declared bankruptcy six times, highlighting ongoing corporate debt issues.
California's unemployment insurance borrowed $20 billion from the federal government—the highest debt among states.
By year-end, California's debt reaches $23.2 billion with $600 million in annual interest, and a 5.2% payroll tax; policy stalemate and fraud misconceptions persist about unemployment.