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By the end of President George W. Bush's tenure, the debt stood at $10.7 trillion—since then another $28 trillion has been added.
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The U.S. national debt was $10.7 trillion at the end of President George W. Bush's tenure, and it increased by an additional $28 trillion between that time and September 2026.
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News Article
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    "statistic_1": "$10.7 trillion debt at end of Bush tenure",
    "statistic_2": "$28 trillion added by September 2026"
}
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Politics Economics
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM (2 weeks ago)

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3 Mistakes That Made Donald Trump
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https://reason.com/2026/09/23/three-mistakes-that-made-donald-trump

Anthony Scaramucci, in an interview with Reason, identifies three Washington decisions that fueled the anger Donald Trump harnessed. These include the hollowing out of American industry, misguided wars in the Middle East, and the inequitable 2008 financial crisis bailout.

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Screenshot of https://reason.com/2026/10/01/the-national-debt-has-exploded-the-reckoning-is-still-coming
The National Debt Has Exploded. The Reckoning Is Still Coming.
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https://reason.com/2026/10/01/the-national-debt-has-exploded-the-reckoning-is-still-coming

The federal government's debt has reached 100% of the annual economy, with projections to hit 175% by 2056. Despite some believing this is sustainable, the author argues that a reckoning is inevitable, leading to less investment and slower wage growth.

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