Trump Budget’s Fiscal Crackup

Trump’s budget paints a troubling fiscal picture: massive deficits, a 42% defense spending surge, and no clear plan to fix looming Social Security insolvency or a $700 billion tax gap. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admits the problem isn’t collections—it’s spending and growth. He aims for deficits starting with “three” by 2029, but won’t commit to long-term fixes like Social Security or offsetting defense hikes. With debt at 100% of GDP and interest payments soaring toward $1 trillion by 2026, senators warn the nation’s fiscal path is dangerously unsustainable. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13f8d77d832924d6