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The Persistent Problem of U.S. Federal Debt

Does it matter who is in the office? That is a compelling question often debated in discussions about U.S. economic policy. The simple answer, as pointed out in recent commentary, is no, it doesn't significantly matter which party controls the presidency or Congress when it comes to the country's mounting debt levels.

The Roots of U.S. Debt: Decades of Spending

The core issue lies not with political leadership but with a longstanding addiction to government spending. For decades, the United States has maintained a pattern of escalating expenditures, regardless of whether a Republican or Democrat occupies the Oval Office. This historical trend underscores a culture of fiscal short-sightedness that transcends political boundaries.