Why does Trump want your debt limit raised? Lawmakers caught off guard by Trump debt ceiling demand

[shockedcanadian]

I know he is saying politically that it is better to get it done now rather than once he takes office as it would be more difficult. However, if Trump and his team understand what the dangers are, why would Trump want this debt ceiling raised at all? Why the need for it if he is looking to decrease your debt?

Doesn't this just ensure the increase in U.S debt or is this separate from other savings in government that could decrease it?

If Trump wants to go further to the cliff, I presume that in time Musk will not be on board with MAGA any longer. Trump needs to clarify this as there is a real danger, not just in theory it's been proven around the globe many times in other countries; that the U.S debt could collapse your dollar and economy.

https://thehill.com/business/budget/5047873-trump-debt-ceiling-spending-bill-lawmakers/

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a sweeping bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown this week.


Trump said in a joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance that while the party wants disaster aid and support for farmers — issues that are tackled in the temporary funding plan — he wants Congress to pass a “streamlined spending bill” that doesn’t give Democrats “everything they want” and has “an increase in the debt ceiling.”

 

[whitehall]

That's not the whole story of course. It's "The Hill" left wing version of reality. Trump won't be inaugurated for another month and he still can't get a break either way if he curbs spending or raises the debt limit. If the economy gets moving and energy prices fall things will work out. No word from the current president.

 

[jwoodie]

I know he is saying politically that it is better to get it done now rather than once he takes office as it would be more difficult. However, if Trump and his team understand what the dangers are, why would Trump want this debt ceiling raised at all? Why the need for it if he is looking to decrease your debt?

You have to stop deficit spending before you can decrease the debt.

 

[mudwhistle]

I know he is saying politically that it is better to get it done now rather than once he takes office as it would be more difficult. However, if Trump and his team understand what the dangers are, why would Trump want this debt ceiling raised at all? Why the need for it if he is looking to decrease your debt?

Doesn't this just ensure the increase in U.S debt or is this separate from other savings in government that could decrease it?

If Trump wants to go further to the cliff, I presume that in time Musk will not be on board with MAGA any longer. Trump needs to clarify this as there is a real danger, not just in theory it's been proven around the globe many times in other countries; that the U.S debt could collapse your dollar and economy.

https://thehill.com/business/budget/5047873-trump-debt-ceiling-spending-bill-lawmakers/

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a sweeping bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown this week.


Trump said in a joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance that while the party wants disaster aid and support for farmers — issues that are tackled in the temporary funding plan — he wants Congress to pass a “streamlined spending bill” that doesn’t give Democrats “everything they want” and has “an increase in the debt ceiling.”

Sorry, but I wouldn't believe half of what the media is reporting.

They're busy trying to blame all of their shit on him.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Sorry, but I wouldn't believe half of what the media is reporting.

They're busy trying blame all of their shit on him.

He sent it out on Truth Social. Obviously Harris would be far worse for debt, but Trump can't become an old NY champagne politician or the West is in deep trouble.

MSN

“If Republicans try to pass a clean Continuing Resolution without all of the Democrat ‘bells and whistles’ that will be so destructive to our Country, all it will do, after January 20th, is bring the mess of the Debt Limit into the Trump Administration, rather than allowing it to take place in the Biden Administration,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

 

[mudwhistle]

He sent it out on Truth Social. Obviously Harris would be far worse for debt, but Trump can't become an old NY champagne politician or the West is in deep trouble.

MSN

“If Republicans try to pass a clean Continuing Resolution without all of the Democrat ‘bells and whistles’ that will be so destructive to our Country, all it will do, after January 20th, is bring the mess of the Debt Limit into the Trump Administration, rather than allowing it to take place in the Biden Administration,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Truth social posts can be fabricated.

Don't deny that a tweet can be fabricated.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Truth social posts can be fabricated.

Don't deny that a tweet can be fabricated.

I hope that Trump understands what is at stake. In no other time in my life has the U.S and the West been so vulnerable.

Bidens one positive is his dealing with China, he surprised me with his teams focus on it. America cannot remain dependent on them and increased debt ensures this in the long run,

 

[bendog]

seriously, Trump didn't want the debt ceiling removed, or cutting the aid to farmers .... it's all lies. really. no won doubts this. maga

 

[bendog]

shockedcanadian:

maga's problem is that the Trump/McConnell 2017 tax cuts expire, and they cannot be extended without raising the debt ceiling, and Trump apparantly would prefer to get rid of it now ... before anyone ties the two together. And not all gop senators (or congresspersons) are thrilled by more debt. Personally, I think they should have jumped ship previously, and its too late now. Our kids are fucked.

 

[sealybobo]

That's not the whole story of course. It's "The Hill" left wing version of reality. Trump won't be inaugurated for another month and he still can't get a break either way if he curbs spending or raises the debt limit. If the economy gets moving and energy prices fall things will work out. No word from the current president.

The current POTUS should do what Trump did. Undermine him. Sabotage him. Burn the directions.

We see already Trump has backed out on most of his most important campaign promises. Republicans are planning to

a. Cut your social security
b. Spend like drunken sailors
c. Give tax breaks to Elon and Corporations
You are such a good house slave. Taking cuts to social security so Elon can make another billion.

DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming​

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

 

[bendog]

Well the current potus pretty much let the squad run wild.

And Mitch McConnell is "posing" as a fiscal conservative.

Quick, grab the trashcan before vomiting.

 

[mudwhistle]

I hope that Trump understands what is at stake. In no other time in my life has the U.S and the West been so vulnerable.

Bidens one positive is his dealing with China, he surprised me with his teams focus on it. America cannot remain dependent on them and increased debt ensures this in the long run,

Taking cash from your enemies isn't a positive.

 

[shockedcanadian]

The current POTUS should do what Trump did. Undermine him. Sabotage him. Burn the directions.

We see already Trump has backed out on most of his most important campaign promises. Republicans are planning to

a. Cut your social security
b. Spend like drunken sailors
c. Give tax breaks to Elon and Corporations
You are such a good house slave. Taking cuts to social security so Elon can make another billion.

DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming​

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

No, apparently they are only going to address social security fraud and/or those getting double payments etc.

 

[mudwhistle]

The current POTUS should do what Trump did. Undermine him. Sabotage him. Burn the directions.

We see already Trump has backed out on most of his most important campaign promises. Republicans are planning to

a. Cut your social security
b. Spend like drunken sailors
c. Give tax breaks to Elon and Corporations
You are such a good house slave. Taking cuts to social security so Elon can make another billion.

DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming​

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

So much for false demands for a peaceful transfer of power.

You leftists are nothing but a bunch of hypocrites.

 

[whitehall]

The current POTUS should do what Trump did. Undermine him. Sabotage him. Burn the directions.

We see already Trump has backed out on most of his most important campaign promises. Republicans are planning to

a. Cut your social security
b. Spend like drunken sailors
c. Give tax breaks to Elon and Corporations
You are such a good house slave. Taking cuts to social security so Elon can make another billion.

DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming​

Trump vowed to “not cut one penny” from Social Security, but his other statements and actions suggest that he plans to.

Sabotage? Are you serious or just disappointed and angry?

 

[sealybobo]

Sabotage? Are you serious or just disappointed and angry?

Just disappointed and angry. And wish Democrats would behave as badly as Republicans do.

 

[scruffy]

I know he is saying politically that it is better to get it done now rather than once he takes office as it would be more difficult. However, if Trump and his team understand what the dangers are, why would Trump want this debt ceiling raised at all? Why the need for it if he is looking to decrease your debt?

Doesn't this just ensure the increase in U.S debt or is this separate from other savings in government that could decrease it?

If Trump wants to go further to the cliff, I presume that in time Musk will not be on board with MAGA any longer. Trump needs to clarify this as there is a real danger, not just in theory it's been proven around the globe many times in other countries; that the U.S debt could collapse your dollar and economy.

https://thehill.com/business/budget/5047873-trump-debt-ceiling-spending-bill-lawmakers/

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a sweeping bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown this week.


Trump said in a joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance that while the party wants disaster aid and support for farmers — issues that are tackled in the temporary funding plan — he wants Congress to pass a “streamlined spending bill” that doesn’t give Democrats “everything they want” and has “an increase in the debt ceiling.”

Cut spending.

Especially on foreign countries and illegal immigrants.

 

[boevans]

Trump wants to create economic chaos.

 

[The Republicans]

Cut spending period and let the HOUSE come up with the plan and let’s see what happens

 

[Seymour Flops]

I know he is saying politically that it is better to get it done now rather than once he takes office as it would be more difficult. However, if Trump and his team understand what the dangers are, why would Trump want this debt ceiling raised at all? Why the need for it if he is looking to decrease your debt?

Doesn't this just ensure the increase in U.S debt or is this separate from other savings in government that could decrease it?

If Trump wants to go further to the cliff, I presume that in time Musk will not be on board with MAGA any longer. Trump needs to clarify this as there is a real danger, not just in theory it's been proven around the globe many times in other countries; that the U.S debt could collapse your dollar and economy.

https://thehill.com/business/budget/5047873-trump-debt-ceiling-spending-bill-lawmakers/

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a sweeping bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown this week.


Trump said in a joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance that while the party wants disaster aid and support for farmers — issues that are tackled in the temporary funding plan — he wants Congress to pass a “streamlined spending bill” that doesn’t give Democrats “everything they want” and has “an increase in the debt ceiling.”

How successful have our debt ceilings been in the past? For example, how many of them have been honored?