Fact-check: “The US national debt has doubled in the last 10 years”
Verdict: True (92% confidence)
The US national debt has more than doubled over the past decade. Treasury data shows debt grew from roughly $17.7 trillion in mid-2016 to about $39.4 trillion by July 2026 — a 122% increase, which is well past doubling. The claim is accurate regardless of which exact 10-year window you use within that range.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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