Trump's economic policies have contributed to a significant increase in the national debt.

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The thread discusses concerns about Trump's economic policies leading to a $40 trillion debt, which experts claim could jeopardize Social Security. It highlights criticism of Trump's policies and agreement from an economist who advised a Democratic president.

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Parent: Economic PolicyEntity: Trump's Economic PoliciesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 13, 2026Target: Trump's economic policies

A $40 trillion national debt could potentially jeopardize the sustainability of the Social Security system.

Parent: Social SecurityEntity: Social Security SystemImpact: negativeDate: Oct 13, 2026Target: Social Security system's sustainability

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Trump's $40 trillion debt could wipe out Social Security: experts #AlterNet https://twp.ai/E5HOBG

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Trump's $40 trillion debt could wipe out Social Security: experts

On Monday, a former top adviser to President Donald Trump denounced the Republican's economic policies for increasing America's national debt — and an economist who advised a budget-balancing Democratic president agreed with him.

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Trump's $40 trillion debt could wipe out Social Security: experts https://www.alternet.org/trump-trillions/ via Alternet.org

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