I don't think you realize how the deficit works. When a country is doing good, they are allowed to borrow more, just like your own personal credit cards. You earn more per month and pay your bills your credit limit goes up. The US borrowed money to grow infrastructure and embark down a road of advanced technologies which , in turn, creates more revenue for our country. Enjoy the free lesson.

Trust me, that debt clock will still rise even with Trump in charge and Republicans controlling all of Congress.