President Trump’s push to secure a debt limit increase through the end of his term faces growing resistance amid rising concerns over the ballooning national debt, now exceeding $40 trillion. The White House is reportedly pressuring Republican leaders in Congress to advance the measure before the party potentially loses its majority. Lawmakers’ hesitation stems from fears over escalating debt levels and political fallout ahead of key elections. The effort highlights deep divisions within the GOP over fiscal policy and timing.
President Trump’s plan to raise the debt limit through the end of his presidency before Republicans likely lose control of Congress is on shaky ground because of rising concerns over the national debt — which has reached $40 trillion. The president is quietly pushing Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson...
