Is the Republican Party the most fiscally sound

Based on available evidence, the Republican Party cannot be considered the most fiscally sound. While it advocates for lower taxes and reduced government size, its policies—particularly tax cuts like the 2017 TCJA and the 2025 “megabill”—have significantly increased the national debt and deficits, often more than Democratic policies. Democratic administrations have historically reduced deficits relative to GDP and achieved surpluses in some cases, though they also contribute to debt through spending. External factors like wars and recessions complicate the picture, but the Republican Party’s recent track record, especially under Trump, shows a departure from fiscal conservatism, prioritizing tax cuts and selective spending over balanced budgets. Factions within the GOP push for fiscal discipline, but they have struggled to shape party policy.

Thus, the claim of Republican fiscal soundness is not supported by recent

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