Fact-check: “The US national debt has doubled in the last 10 years”
Verdict: Mostly True (88% confidence)
The US national debt roughly doubled over the 10-year window ending around mid-2024 to early 2026, depending on the exact start and end dates used. Treasury data shows total federal debt went from about $17.8 trillion in mid-2014 to approximately $35.4 trillion by October 2024 — a near-doubling of about 99%. By early 2026, the debt had reached $38-39 trillion, making the doubling claim even more clearly satisfied. The 'Mostly True' rating reflects that the claim is substantially accurate but th…
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