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The $2 trillion deficit candidates don’t want to discuss

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Examiner, W. (2026, October 19). The $2 trillion deficit candidates don’t want to discuss. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/4765772/2-trillion-deficit-candidates-dont-want-to-discuss/

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The federal government's budget deficit reached nearly $2 trillion in fiscal 2026, according to a recent Congressional Budget Office report. Despite its significant impact on economic issues such as housing and business financing costs, none of the leading candidates are addressing this issue during their campaigns. The article highlights how high deficits can lead to increased borrowing costs and potentially hinder wage growth for workers, while also posing long-term risks related to debt sustainability.

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The 2026 federal government's budget deficit reached nearly $2 trillion, according to the latest Congressional Budget Office report. This significant financial shortfall is causing economic challenges such as higher costs for homes and cars, increased financing expenses for businesses, and potential wage growth slowdowns for working families. Despite its critical impact on the economy, none of the leading presidential candidates are addressing this issue during their campaigns. The deficit also raises concerns about America's ability to manage its national debt in the future.

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“While both articles discuss the $2 trillion deficit for fiscal year 2026, Article A reports on the Treasury Department's announcement of the deficit figure, while Article B focuses on how candidates are not discussing this issue during campaigns.”

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It is arguably the biggest political issue facing our nation, but not a single candidate with a chance of winning an election is talking about it on the campaign trail.

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🔮 And that is before you get to the even bigger concern that, at some point, America may not be able to pay its debts.

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It is arguably the biggest political issue facing our nation, but not a single candidate with a chance of winning an election is talking about it on the campaign trail. asserted

candidate → face → trail

According to the latest Congressional Budget Office report, the federal government’s budget deficit reached almost $2 trillion in fiscal 2026. uncertain

deficit → accord → 2026

This is a problem that makes homes and cars harder to afford, raises the cost of financing a business, and threatens to slow wage growth for working families. asserted

homes → make → families

And that is before you get to the even bigger concern that, at some point, America may not be able to pay its debts. uncertain

America → get → debts