Excluding temporary spending related to the pandemic, President Trump's policy plans would add roughly $4.95 trillion to the debt, while Joe Biden's plans would add up to $5.6 trillion and increase debt to 127% of GDP. "Where Trump and Biden Stand on Budget Deficits," at 9:26 a.m. ET, gave incorrect figures for the overall debt added and, for Mr. Biden's proposals, debt added as a share of GDP.

 

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