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Coverage dated May 10, 2023

Trump Urges GOP to Let Catastrophic Debt Default Happen If Dems Don't Accept Cuts

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia

Trump, the leading Republican presidential candidate, said Republicans should let the U.S. default on its debt if Democrats don’t budge on spending cuts.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Trump Urges GOP to Let Catastrophic Debt Default Happen If Dems Don't Accept Cuts (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Trump, the leading Republican presidential candidate, said Republicans should let the U.S. default on its debt if Democrats don’t budge on spending cuts.

  2. Insider

    Trump tells Republicans 'to do a default' — risking the US economy — if the GOP doesn't get 'massive' spending cuts (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The former president then predicted that a default would not be necessary because "the Democrats would absolutely cave."

  3. Forbes

    Trump: GOP Should Let U.S. Default On Debt If Democrats Don’t Agree To Spending Cuts (opens Forbes)

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    Trump seemed unsure about the outcome of a debt default and said “it could be really bad” or “maybe nothing.”

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