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Trump economists say the most unbelievable things

Trump economists say the most unbelievable things

Summary

The Trump administration claimed that economic growth could balance out the $40 trillion federal debt. However, a government report shows the debt is expected to grow more than twice as fast as the economy in the next ten years.

Key Facts

  • The federal debt is about $40 trillion.
  • The Trump administration said economic growth could handle this debt.
  • A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) disagrees with this claim.
  • The GAO forecasts the debt will grow more than twice as fast as the economy over the next decade.
  • This means economic growth alone will not stop the debt from increasing.
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