Over the decade, the #coronavirus recession is projected to add nearly $8 trillion to the national debt—pushing the debt held by the public to $41 trillion within a decade, or 128% of GDP. This would exceed the national debt at the height of World War II.

Over the decade, the #coronavirus recession is projected to add nearly $8 trillion to the national debt—pushing the debt held by the public to $41 trillion within a decade, or 128% of GDP. This would exceed the national debt at the height of World War II. https://t.co/tWqXpOYNx9 pic.twitter.com/gGbrpoXjIA

— Manhattan Institute (@ManhattanInst) April 29, 2020