Donald Trump stated that the United States may have less debt than previously thought, suggesting potential fraud related to debt payments. The U.S. Treasury reports a public debt of $36.2 trillion, which is significant in the global financial system.
Trump has assigned Elon Musk’s efficiency team to identify fraud and wasteful spending in the federal government, causing disruptions in several agencies. A federal judge temporarily blocked Musk’s team from accessing certain government systems due to privacy concerns, leading to new payment protocols.