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However, there’s a crucial distinction between deficit reduction and debt elimination. While reducing the deficit is essential, eliminating national debt requires sustained surpluses over time, which this approach would only begin to address.
The Broader Economic and Political Landscape
One narrative woven into the discussion touches on America’s growing affordability crisis, which Trump aims to address through his economic policies. The rising costs of housing, healthcare, food, and everyday essentials have eroded the American Dream for many, especially younger generations.