Event Brief
UPDATED May 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
May 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Byron Donalds Defends Economy as Debt Hits 100%
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Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says conservative economic policies can withstand concerns as national debt reaches 100% of GDP.
WHO: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds
WHAT: Defended a conservative economic playbook amid questions about whether the national debt milestone could hurt Republican midterm momentum.
WHEN: May 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The national debt reached 100% of the country’s GDP, prompting questions about potential political and economic fallout.
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