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Thursday, August 20, 2026

"Two hundred and fifty years into the American experiment, our national debt has hit an all-time high of $40 trillion." "During his first campaign for president, Donald Trump promised to pay down the national debt within eight years." "Since then, it has doubled." "In fact, Trump has accumulated as much debt since entering the White House as every president from George Washington through Bill Clinton combined."

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Thanks, Trumpers!

What a milestone for your accomplishments.

This is right up there with losing a war of choice with Iran!

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-20 02:01 PM | Reply

Pedo 47 was actually right for a change when he proudly announced himself as the king of debt.

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-08-20 02:59 PM | Reply

Thanks, Boomers

What a milestone for your accomplishments.

This is right up there with Woodstock!

#3 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-08-20 03:00 PM | Reply

Really looks like it took off when Boomer entered employment ... and it just kept on going.

Thanks Boomers! Your grandkids, if you have them ... thank you!

#4 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-08-20 03:04 PM | Reply

CSAMRUNT's child-raping idol is responsible for 30% of the nation's debt.

#5 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-08-20 03:08 PM | Reply

"In fact, Trump has accumulated as much debt since entering the White House as every president from George Washington through Bill Clinton combined."

Raise a glass of Red Mountain Wine to Old Senescent, the Republican Party, and anyone and everyone else who voted for, contributed to, enabled, and/or grifted with/because of their regime of utter incompetence and irresponsibility.

#6 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-08-20 03:09 PM | Reply

#'s 3,4

Idiot blithering.

He may actually not be smart enough for his MAGA cap.

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-20 03:43 PM | Reply

Thanks, Republicans

What a milestone for your accomplishments.

This is right up there with Woodstock 99!

#3 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-08-20 03:00 PM

ftfy

#8 | Posted by morris at 2026-08-20 05:29 PM | Reply

Ron Filipkowski
@RonFilipkowski

8h
The national debt just hit $40 trillion, gas is $4 a gallon, personal bankruptcies are at an all-time high, mortgage rates are up, GDP growth is terrible, we are stuck in another endless Middle East conflict, but the Republican Party is focused on ballrooms and car races.

#9 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-08-20 05:30 PM | Reply

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