Exposing the Reality of Trump-Inspired Republicans and Their Federal Debt Misconceptions

Long before Donald Trump misled Americans, Republicans crafted a narrative surrounding federal debt, now re-emerging this month. Their approach comprises two phases: vocal condemnation of a budget laden with deficits, coupled with escalating debt levels. For over four decades, this strategy has endured. House Speaker Mike Johnson labels debt as a critical menace, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune describes it as a “time bomb.” As Congress considers Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” the urgency for implementing spending reductions to offset anticipated revenue declines grows.