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Federal debt increased from approximately $35 trillion when Trump took office to $40 trillion in less than two years.

reported by one outlet so far · Reported fact · first recorded Aug 20, 4:30 PM

How each outlet reported it

The GuardianLeft · Aug 20, 4:01 PM

US government debt is $40 trillion

Details: $40tn

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The GuardianLeft · Aug 20, 4:01 PM

Federal debt increased from about $35 trillion when Trump took office to current levels in less than two years

Details: $35tn; less than two years

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The GuardianLeft · Sep 13, 4:01 PM

The US national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time in August

Details: $40 trillion; August; first time

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