During Trump's first term, the U.S. national debt grew by about $7.8 trillion. This happened because the government spent more money than it brought in, and the lower tax rates did not generate enough economic growth to make up the difference.

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO00/20250205/117856/HHRG-119-GO00-20250205-SD008.pdf


Most American politicians are cowards who are afraid to raise taxes or reduce spending to reduce the debt. They would rather kick the can down the road and leave the debt for their children. That's the American world view.