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Fact-check: “The US national debt has doubled in the last 10 years”

Verdict: Mostly True (82% confidence)

Official Treasury data documented by multiple sources indicates total US public debt (gross) stood at approximately $19.19 trillion around 2016 and approximately $38.9 trillion as of May 2026, representing a near-doubling (approximately 103% increase) over roughly 10 years. The claim is substantially accurate for gross federal debt, though the precise ratio depends on the exact comparison dates used and which debt measure is applied (gross debt vs. debt held by the public).

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