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JD Vance Dodge XRP, Bitcoin Debt Plan as U.S. Debt Hits $40T

Coinpedia·August 22, 2026·1 min read
JD Vance Dodge XRP, Bitcoin Debt Plan as U.S. Debt Hits $40T

Vice President JD Vance is not backing Bitcoin or XRP as a direct way to reduce U.S. debt, now above $40 trillion. Vance pointed to economic growth, foreign investment, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan instead. President Donald Trump has broader crypto plans that may include Bitcoin and XRP.

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