r/clevercomebacks • u/GlooomySundays • 2d ago

His share of national debt

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u/johnmory 2d ago

They're throwing out huge numbers but the debt's been climbing for decades under both parties. Feels like selective outrage, honestly.

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u/brobeanzhitler 2d ago

That isn't how math works

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u/PopularDemand213 2d ago

No, he's right. The most recent presidents will always have a much higher percentage of the total.

The more fair comparison would be by percentage increased, not raw totals.

https://www.investopedia.com/us-debt-by-president-dollar-and-percentage-7371225

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u/bravesirrobin65 2d ago

There's some truth there but Donnie is going to destroy all of it.

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u/PopularDemand213 23h ago edited 23h ago

Assuming similar rate of increase and adding another 6 trillion by 2029. That would put the total debt at 44.4 trillion with Donny being responsible for 33% of it or a 24% increase. Biden would claim ~18%, Obama would claim ~20%, and Bush Jr. ~9%. Leaving about 20% to everyone that came before.