US outstanding public debt has doubled since 2017. Of the increase, $11.6 tln was added during Trump’s two presidential terms and $8.4 tln was added during former president Biden’s term.

2026-08-20

US outstanding public debt has doubled since 2017. Of the increase, $11.6 tln was added during Trump’s two presidential terms and $8.4 tln was added during former president Biden’s term.