Historical Context: Which U.S. Presidents Expanded Debt the Most?
President Debt Increase (Trillions) Key Policies Donald Trump +$7.8T Tax cuts, defense spending Barack Obama +$9.3T Stimulus packages, ACA George W. Bush +$5.8T Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan Ronald Reagan +$1.9T Military buildup, tax reforms
Trump’s latest budget continues this trend prioritizing growth today over stability tomorrow.
