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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Trump plans to raise debt limit as US debt hits $40T, Republican lawmakers react

President Trump’s plan to raise the debt limit through the end of his presidency before Republicans likely lose control of Congress is on shaky ground because of rising concerns over the national debt — which has reached $40 trillion. The president is quietly pushing Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to use a third budget reconciliation package to extend the debt limit through 2029 — the end of Trump’s term — to avoid the prospect of a difficult negotiation with Democrats next year if they win control of the House or both chambers of Congress. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6050623-trump-debt-limit-bond-market-republicans/ #trump #debt #senate #politics #congress

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘ECONOMIC MELTDOWN’: Joe SLAMS Trump over $40 trillion U.S. debt

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion dollars for the first time ever. The milestone was reached yesterday, just five months after the country hit a record $39 trillion dollars in debt back in March. The U.S. is on track to borrow more than $2 trillion dollars this year to help pay for its obligations, including the war in Iran and tax cuts enacted last year. President Trump is responsible for a large portion of the national debt. The Morning Joe panel gives analysis as Joe warns of a possible ‘economic meltdown’ due to the growing debt.