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 Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin — Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto. Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent” and “massive,” stating that “it’s going to end up benefiting the country.”
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 While Trump's idea has generated some excitement among Bitcoin enthusiasts, economists and experts have expressed skepticism about its feasibility and effectiveness. They argue that the readily available options to increase taxes, take on debt, or print more US dollars are incompatible with the goal of driving down inflation and reducing the national debt