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Nick Gillespie: U.S. debt reaches $40 trillion as Trump checks and tariffs discussed

Nick Gillespie: U.S. debt reaches $40 trillion as Trump checks and tariffs discussed
U.S. debt soars as Trump checks rise

Nick Gillespie highlights the substantial cost of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed checks, estimating the price at about $1.3 trillion. He also references comments from J.D. Vance about tariffs bringing in significant funds, specifying that in 2025 they generated just $195 billion. Gillespie links these figures to the overall expansion of U.S. debt, which he notes now totals $40 trillion and is expected to increase.

Gillespie previously examined how U.S. debt reached $40 trillion, describing the increase as gradual and then sudden in a recent discussion. He has also covered events outside of fiscal policy, announcing the October debut of Bitcoin Bad Boy, a crypto-themed play in New York City. The author frequently comments on government finance and market trends.

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