Amidst the ongoing debate over the US presidential elections, billionaire investor Leon Cooperman has issued a dire warning about the nation’s rapidly increasing debt. He believes that the debt of $34.3 trillion is the primary factor that will eventually lead to an economic downturn. The debt is escalating at an uncontrollable rate, making it difficult for lawmakers and the Federal Reserve to rein it in.
As election season approaches, both candidates, Biden and Trump, have differing views on how to manage the nation’s finances. Cooperman has criticized Biden’s economic policies, blaming them for the surging debt over the past three years. He expressed doubts about Biden’s capabilities as a leader to steer the economy in a different direction in a short period of time.
The billionaire cautioned that if measures are not taken to address the ballooning debt, the US economy will likely face a financial crisis. He also criticized the Federal Reserve for being too cautious in lowering interest rates, despite the need for more aggressive action.
In addition to the debt crisis, tensions in the Middle East pose another challenge for the US economy. The escalation of conflicts between Iran, Israel, and Palestine could have repercussions on global equity and commodity markets, potentially impacting various sectors of