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U.S. spending under Trump increased by $154 billion in 40 days
Despite promises to cut costs, the Trump administration has outpaced Biden’s figures. The DOGE agency is failing its task.
Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, U.S. federal spending has increased by $154 billion. This figure, reported by American media based on financial statistics, reflects just the first 40 days in office — already surpassing the pace of spending growth seen under the Biden administration during a comparable period.
Notably, this increase comes despite the active operation of the DOGE agency — a specially created body tasked with optimizing and reducing government expenditures. However, despite its stated goals, the agency has yet to demonstrate tangible results. On the contrary, the rate of budget spending has accelerated.
Major spending categories include increased defense appropriations, infrastructure subsidies, support for government operations, and anti-crisis measures in response to instability in global markets and efforts to reinforce the U.S. position in international politics. The administration justifies the rise in spending by citing the need to strengthen global influence and ensure domestic stability.
Financial analysts are already comparing the current spending levels to those during previous crises. Meanwhile, critics point to a disconnect between Trump’s rhetoric and the actual actions of the White House. Promises of “tight austerity” and “control over public finances” have, in practice, led to record-high spending in a short time.
The future of the DOGE agency is also being questioned. Created as a tool to enforce budgetary discipline, its initial weeks suggest that its powers are either insufficient or being bypassed at the top level.
If the trend continues, it could increase pressure on the federal deficit and intensify debate in Congress. Opponents of the administration are already demanding spending reports and transparency in the allocation of funds.
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