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Why are Trump supporters claiming he wants to crash the US stock market?

Some MAGA followers are spreading an unsubstantiated theory related to the cost of the US national debt.

Al Jazeera

Why Trump’s plan to cut national debt by selling ‘gold card’ visas for US$5 million each won’t work

The US president, Donald Trump, is set to introduce a “gold card” visa that would allow wealthy foreigners to buy permanent US residency – and a path to citizenship – for US$5 million (£3.9 million).

The Conversation

President Trump says U.S. can pay off $36 trillion debt by selling wealthy immigrants ‘gold card’ visas worth $5 million to get citizenship

Details of President Trump’s “gold card” visa program are still being finalized, but the proceeds are already earmarked to help tackle America’s national debt burden.

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'Bitcoin Has Reached Escape Velocity': Michael Saylor Urges US To Buy 20% Of BTC Supply, Use It To Clear National Debt

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor said that the US must secure a dominant position in the digital asset space as China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and European countries rapidly increase their stakes in Bitcoin.

International Business Times UK

DOGE Dividend Cheques May Give Americans $5000 Each: What Is It And How Do You Qualify For It

Americans could use DOGE dividend cheques to clear debt, grow their emergency funds, and invest in long-term goals like retirement, which could have an overall deflationary effect on the US economy.

International Business Times UK

Trump Says He May Consider $5,000 'Refund' Checks For American Taxpayers From DOGE Savings

President Donald Trump says there is a proposal to use portions of the DOGE's savings to pay down national debt and provide tax refunds for American taxpayers.

International Business Times

President Trump Considers Giving DOGE Savings Back To Americans

President Trump discusses potential plan to allocate savings from Elon Musk's DOGE initiative back to Americans and national debt.

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House Subcommittee On Government Efficiency Holds First Hearing

House Subcommittee hearing addresses national debt concerns, wasteful spending instances, and proposed legislative actions for government efficiency.

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Trump claims Elon Musk's DOGE 'geniuses' have found 'very fraudulent stuff'

Musk believes some $1 billion per week is being spent on fraudulent Treasury payments, prompting Trump to ask if this could help national debt.

Fortune

Mark Cuban Mulls Launching His Own Meme Coin Like $Trump But Focusing On National Debt

Mark Cuban is considering the launch of a meme coin like Donald Trump's but would send the proceeds from token sales to the US Treasury to reduce the national debt.

International Business Times UK

US National Debt Projected To Rise By .9 Trillion

CBO outlook warns of .9 trillion national debt increase, rising deficits, and challenges ahead.

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CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts

The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Surge in number of Australians seeking debt help

Australians are struggling with the mounting cost of living, with the National Debt Helpline fielding a significant increase in calls.

AAP

Buddy Carter's Bill to Abolish IRS and Overhaul Tax Code Aims to Cut National Debt

US Rep. Buddy Carter's Fair Tax Act would help Americans save money by putting them in charge of their tax rate, reducing tax loopholes and the national debt, and mandating illegal immigrants to pay their fair share of taxes.

International Business Times UK

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3 Defense Stocks Gaining From Budget and Interest Rate Pressures

As the national debt grows to a staggering $36 trillion today, its interest burden has surpassed the defense budget, and a potential increase is called for.

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Rep. Burchett Emphasizes Need For Fiscal Responsibility In Government Spending

Rep. Tim Burchett expresses concerns about government spending, national debt, and the urgent need for fiscal responsibility in both parties.

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Sen. Kennedy Urges Trump To Control GOP Amid Spending Bill

Senator Kennedy calls on President-elect Trump to intervene in GOP caucus for spending bill negotiations and address national debt concerns.

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House Passes House Passes Top News Trillion Defense Bill Amid Rising National Debt Trillion Defense Bill Amid Rising National Debt

The House passed the NDAA allocating 5.2 billion for defense, contributing to the growing national debt. Senate and President Biden's approval are next ...

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Financial Advisor Charles Wareham On Skyrocketing US Debt, Rising Taxes And What To Do With America's Retirement Plan

With a debt-to-GDP ratio of 122.84% and a recent hike in its interest expenses— now costing $1.133 trillion due to inflation and rising interest rates, the USA is spending 17% of its federal budget just to maintain its debt.

Fortune

The case for a strategic Bitcoin reserve

A Bitcoin reserve could both reduce the national debt and thwart attempts by U.S. rivals to create a competing currency.

Fortune

DOGE notwithstanding, here are the 2 options Trump has to tackle the $35T national debt

The 2025 deficit needs to be reduced by $750 billion to stabilize national debt—or twice what the federal government spends to pay all civilian employees.

Salon

GOP eyes Medicaid, food stamp cuts

Trump plans to extend a 2017 tax bill that would add $4 trillion to the national debt

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State Financial Officers Call For Action On National Debt

State financial officers unite to address trillion national debt, urging action for fiscal responsibility.

Reason

The National Debt Just Hit $36 Trillion. Does Trump Have a Plan To Control It?

It would take nearly $8 trillion in budget cuts merely to stabilize the national debt so it does not grow faster than the economy.

Fortune

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the $35T national debt—entrepreneurs to the rescue

They're slated to lead Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, and it's a step in the right direction given the national debt crisis.

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