Utah lawmaker urged to own his role in soaring national debt

In an opinion article, the author asserts that Rep. Blake Moore overlooked a key fact about the national debt, noting that Donald Trump added nearly $11 trillion while Moore supports policies that deepen the $40 trillion burden. Specific drivers cited include the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could add $3-4 trillion, tax policy favoring corporations, the war in Iran contributing at least $42 billion, and underperforming Trump tariffs.

The piece calls for a return to Eisenhower-era fiscal responsibility, higher taxes on the wealthy, and stronger middle-class support. While agreeing that fraud must be combated, it points to DOJ and HHS efforts that have recovered most fraud money from hospitals, pharma firms, labs and nursing facilities. Defense spending is flagged as a major concern, with a $1.5 trillion request and $400 billion in cost overruns, prompting a call for procurement reform to protect one outlet Air Force Base. The author concludes that Utah needs a representative willing to acknowledge personal responsibility in fixing the debt crisis.