Trump added $2.25 trillion to the national debt in his first year back in charge, watchdog says

cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34236353

Trump’s first year back in the White House closed with the U.S. national debt roughly $2.25 trillion higher than when he retook the oath of office, showing how fast Washington’s red ink is piling up even amid DOGE hype and promises to pay it down. Over the calendar year 2025, the growth in the national debt was even higher, some $2.29 trillion.