'We Did It—Congratulations': David Schweikert Decries US Reaching $35 Trillion In National Debt

Published 2024-07-25
In a fiery speech on the House floor, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) denounced the level of government spending, and lamented the massive amount of national debt the US has accrued.

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All Comments (21)
  • @ulak7180
    $35 Trillion In National Debt and nothing to show for it. That's the real tragedy!
  • @rrains4143
    This is sooooo bad for America and no one seems to care but this man and me!💯🇺🇸
  • @user-sp7bd2cs1j
    At least one person understands reality and is willing to speak up.
  • @brentevje5939
    Every member of congress is to blame for this mess
  • @gmhun
    It should’ve been a crime to take money from Social Security in the first place. It’s not their money, it belongs to the people who paid into it. Some people have no shame
  • This video should go viral so all the Americans understand the real situation of the country's economy and they don't get fooled by the politicians and the media.
  • @libertylady1952
    Thank you sir for trying to get people to understand how big the problem is. I hope they listen. I pray for my country.
  • @Baghuul
    The gov just kicks the can down the road. Who gets hit the worst? Middle class and the poor.
  • @shaneatkinsonsa
    This is what we need to be talking about. How can this be ignored.
  • @johnf8338
    imagine all the money spent on war.
  • @jonathanmai4544
    Congrats to Biden and Harris administration 35 Trillion depths
  • @rhodium4274
    This guy Schweikert should have his own podcast.
  • @finn3408
    People of America. Listen to this man.
  • @lingth
    Everytime some sane people gets shocked by the growing debt, the others in Congress just say he is wrong and everything is going fine..