Trump, Harris blasted for ignoring exploding budget deficit, as economists plead with both to 'get real'
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Economists say that tax and spending plans put forward by both former President Trump and Vice President Harris would worsen the ballooning budget deficit.
Meanwhile, Harris' economic platform does mention the deficit several times and says Harris is "committed" to fiscal responsibility, but only suggests increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations as a solution.
"I think the reason neither candidate is really talking about fiscal responsibility is because neither candidate is fiscally responsible," said Tax Foundation senior economist Erica York. "Both have left a lot of details unspecified, so there's questions still about how Harris's spending policies would stack up. Would Trump really repeal all of the green energy tax credits? Would he really impose all of the tariffs he's promised?"
When asked what message York had for Trump and Harris when it comes to the deficit, she told them to "get real."