As winter turns to spring in 2026, American politics is experiencing a bit of economic-messaging déjà vu from the Trump administration.
Much like last year at this time, the president has leapt headlong into a major new undertaking that threatens to rock an already-wobbly economy. And much like last year, the administration is asking Americans to accept some “short-term pain” for promised long-term gain.
In 2025, it was tariffs. In 2026, it’s the war with Iran.
I’m awful at math, but how the hell is 12.5 a third of 24.5?!
$12.5T is about a third of the total, which is $37T. $24.5T is the other ~2/3s
Ahhh yeah this makes sense, thanks :)
It’s not, it’s about one half. But the chart is of three halves and one of the three belongs to Trump.
I get it now, thanks :)