Opinion: Bankrupting America’s future | Juneau Empire

Opinion: Bankrupting America's Future

Van Abbott condemns Trump's reckless spending and Alaska's silent partners. When Americans speak of "America First," we expect leaders to protect national resources, manage public funds responsibly, and hold the president accountable.

Instead, the nation faces unchecked presidential excess and congressional passivity that betray both fiscal conservatism and responsible governance. Alaska's congressional delegation, including Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Representative Nick Begich, has failed to confront the Trump administration's waste and recklessness.

Trump calls himself a great businessman, but his record tells another story.

His failed casinos, airline, and fraudulent university show an inability to manage money. His public remarks often reveal confusion and glaring numerical errors, exposing a leader detached from financial reality. Yet Americans have once again trusted him with their wealth.

Trump's record of waste is staggering.

Author's summary: Trump's spending threatens America's future.

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Juneau Empire Juneau Empire — 2025-10-27