Yes
He can.
No
He can’t.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that his economic policies — including aggressive trade negotiations, tariffs, deregulation, and cutting wasteful government spending — are the only realistic path to tackling America’s massive national debt. Supporters point to strong revenue growth during Trump’s earlier term and his push to make foreign nations “pay their fair share,” while critics argue the debt is simply too large to eliminate without drastic spending cuts or tax hikes. With Trump back in the White House and promising bold financial reforms, the question remains: can his approach actually reduce — or even pay off — the U.S. national debt?