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Rand PaulonX / Twitter1d ago
$88B a month, $22B a week. That's how much we're spending just on interest!
While the majority of Congress will continue to ignore this crisis, I will continue to sound the alarm, vote against reckless spending bills, and provide solutions like my Six Penny Plan.
fortune.com/2026/04/09/us-…
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Analysis Summary
Paul's numbers are solid—the Treasury is indeed paying $88 billion monthly in interest on the national debt, per the CBO's latest data. That figure does roughly match combined defense and education spending, which is Paul's key point about magnitude. The Fortune article he cites is the source. Where he goes rhetorical is 'Congress ignores this crisis'—that's his political framing, not a fact claim. The underlying debt/interest problem is real and well-documented.
Claims Analysis (3)
“$88B a month, $22B a week in interest spending”
CBO data confirms $529B for first six months of FY2026 (Oct 2025–Mar 2026), equaling $88B/month and $22B/week. Corroborated by Fortune article and multiple independent sources.
“Interest payments equal defense and education spending combined”
Fortune article states service payments roughly equal DoD ($461B) and Education ($70B) for same period. Math checks: $88B/month × 6 = $528B vs $461B+$70B = $531B — accurate comparison.
“Congress ignores this crisis”
This is Paul's political judgment, not a factual claim. The underlying premise (high interest costs are a problem) is verified; the characterization of Congressional response is opinion.
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