Raising revenues through tariffs, for example, would have addressed the balance by lowering debt. Economic growth could also impact the ratio from the other side. Trump and key members of his team, such as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have suggested this is now the path forward to allay any debt concerns.

It was a point Trump touched on in a recent interview with Time. In the past, he said, lower rates made borrowing cheaper. He added that in the current period, where the Fed has recently increased rates, “you can do it through other means. I know I’m the best in the world. The best—I don’t want to tell you what those means are, but you can pay off the debt through other means.”

The president added: “But the one thing that you can do is pay it off through growth, and we’ve never had growth like this. Look at the numbers. Look at the poverty numbers. The lowest we’ve had in … ever. Look at the murder numbers. Look at the crime numbers. We have the best crime numbers we’ve ever had in history.”

Trump also said something that will prick the ears of economists: “You know, inflation, certain levels of inflation will also pay off that debt very rapidly. Very rapidly.”

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Trump just soft-launched higher inflation as the new solu...

"You know, inflation, certain levels of inflation will also pay off that debt very rapidly. Very rapidly."

ok MAGA faithful... let's hear how even higher prices for everything is a good thing when you've bitched and complained about it for the past six years.

p.s. who decides how the money that comes into US Treasury is spent and allocated?

Opposite man is at it again!

Trump said "certain levels of inflation." Damn the op is really an idiot.

It's fanflippitytastic!

My purchasing days are behind me and it's raising the borrowing rates so my investments will only go up.

That said, the orange ape doesn't have a clue, nor give a fuck who is suffering.

Remember, for inflation to pay the debt rapidly, that's $120,000 per person.

How fast would you like that money sucked out of your wallet?

2 years? 6 years? Can you afford another $20,000 per year?

The man is an idiot, yet the alternative is somehow even worse.

You truly are fucked.

38 minutes ago, racer254 said:

Trump said "certain levels of inflation." Damn the op is really an idiot.

You are trying REALLY hard. What is your point?

Just now, Deephaven said:

You are trying REALLY hard. What is your point?

Defending trump has become a full time job for some here.

6 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said:

Defending trump has become a full time job for some here.

Trump has much to boast about.

The war in Iran, inflation, debt and deficit, fuel prices and cost of living are not amongst them.

Balls and strikes, no need to be blind.

14 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said:

Defending trump has become a full time job for some here.

Hopefully the pay is good enough to compensate for the humiliation.

The flock

5 hours ago, racer254 said:

Trump said "certain levels of inflation." Damn the op is really an idiot.

what levels of continued inflation are you comfortable with?

are you enjoying paying more sales taxes every year too?

just how long was the ride to your special school every day on the short bus window licker?

He is comfortable enough with "certain levels" being enough to pay off the debt.

If we assume very rapidly is 2 years.

US debt per taxpayer being over $275,000

That would mean that each taxpayer can pay nearly 150k in inflation per year over the next two years.

....and the dumb fucker celebrates. Maga Unite!!!

And no moron, it doesn't get better if very rapidly is 5 years. Still a fuck ton of money. Dumbass.

This guy says rising interest rates are good! Better to spend loaned money on data centers rather than Americans buying homes.

Edited October 2Oct 2 by spin_dry

6 minutes ago, spin_dry said:

This guy says rising interest rates are good! Better to spend loaned money on data centers rather than Americans buying homes.

And he says that shit with a big shit eating grin on his face.

Holy fucking douchebag

Is that you woolie?

11 hours ago, Jimmy Snacks said:

And he says that shit with a big shit eating grin on his face.

he's always a very happy guy

like a fox in a hen house

If inflation stayed at the levels it was under biden, in a few years paying off the entire national debt would be like buying a cup of coffee.

29 minutes ago, krom said:

If inflation stayed at the levels it was under biden, in a few years paying off the entire national debt would be like buying a cup of coffee.

all thanks to the Trump and Biden covid stimulus

let's just toss $4.6T into the economy and see what happens...

You were all for the democrat backed covid stimulus. I told you what they should have done but you were against the common sense approach.

Edited October 3Oct 3 by racer254

The lefts hypocrisy in one clip.

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On 10/3/2026 at 7:47 AM, racer254 said:

You were all for the democrat backed covid stimulus. I told you what they should have done but you were against the common sense approach.

if you can find a single post here of me showing an ounce of approval for Trump or Bidens covid stimulus packages and post a link it I'll give the site $100

when's the last time you donated anything to this place Mr 'real conservative'?

When the value of your house goes up because of inflation, you can borrow more against it. It also makes your net worth bigger. Get it?

55 minutes ago, racer254 said:

When the value of your house goes up because of inflation, you can borrow more against it. It also makes your net worth bigger. Get it?

borrow MOAR!!!!!!!!

It's sad that I had to explain that to you.