Vance Blames Biden for $40T Debt, Sparks Online Backlash
TL;DR
Sen. JD Vance blamed the Biden administration for the U.S. debt reaching $40 trillion, arguing the debt grew faster than GDP and hinting at a plan to spur growth; his remarks sparked a social-media backlash over the ongoing blame game, while Reuters data show debt rose about $8.4 trillion during Biden’s term and roughly $11.6 trillion under Trump, highlighting bipartisan responsibility for the debt.
- JD Vance Says $40 Trillion U.S. 'Debt Bomb' Is Biden’s Fault, And Critics Are Tired Of The Blame Game HuffPost
- Vance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt The Hill
- Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked CNBC
- How Much the National Debt Grew Under Trump and Biden Time Magazine
- U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues The New York Times
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