Well, leave it to President-elect Donald Trump to shake up Washington with a dose of common sense. While career politicians’ squabble over the debt ceiling like kids fighting over the last slice of pizza, Trump has laid out a plan that actually makes sense: either extend the debt ceiling to 2029 or get rid of it altogether. Finally, a leader willing to confront the absurdity of a system designed to create chaos rather than solve problems.

In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump called the debt ceiling “ridiculous” and proposed extending it nearly a decade into the future. He’s also floated the idea of abolishing it completely, a move that has long been championed by economists who actually understand how this works. With over $36 trillion in federal debt already on the books, Trump is right to ask: why keep a tool that only causes unnecessary crises every few years?

For context, the debt ceiling was created in 1917 to help Congress manage borrowing for World War I. Since then, it’s become little more than a political football. Every time the government hits the debt ceiling, Congress scrambles to raise it, causing chaos that rattles markets and makes Americans wonder if their Social Security checks will even clear. Trump’s fix? End the madness.

What’s truly genius about Trump’s plan is how it shifts the focus onto Democrats, who’ve always used the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip. Trump’s message is clear: “If you want to keep playing these games, not on my watch.” This isn’t just leadership—it’s a full rewrite of the tired political playbook.

Naturally, the media is clutching its pearls, calling Trump’s approach unconventional. But isn’t that the point? Trump doesn’t follow the rules of career politicians; he cuts through the noise and gets results.

Now, critics argue that eliminating the debt ceiling could lead to reckless spending. But let’s be honest—Congress already approves the spending bills that lead to deficits. The debt ceiling is just a redundant stunt to let politicians grandstand. Trump’s right: it’s time to stop wasting time on this distraction and focus on real solutions.

Even some economists are backing Trump. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has called for scrapping the debt ceiling, pointing out that it creates unnecessary crises. Even progressive economists have said it serves no purpose other than to stir up political drama. Trump isn’t just making noise; he’s offering a solution with real backing.

And let’s talk about hypocrisy. When Democrats were in power, Republicans used the debt ceiling to push for spending cuts. But now, with Trump at the helm, Democrats suddenly preach fiscal responsibility. Spare us the lectures. Trump’s plan reveals this for what it is: a strategy to block progress.

What makes Trump’s proposal even smarter is its long-term vision. By extending the ceiling to 2029, he takes the immediate pressure off and lets the government focus on real issues. Abolishing the ceiling entirely would put an end to these manufactured crises once and for all.

Sure, some Republicans may resist, sticking to the old script of debt ceiling fights. But Trump’s leadership isn’t about preserving the status quo—it’s about moving the party and the country forward. If that ruffles a few feathers, so be it.

At the end of the day, Trump’s plan for the debt ceiling is exactly what Washington needs: bold, practical, and a direct challenge to a broken system. For too long, politicians have relied on outdated tools and political games. Trump’s call to extend or abolish the debt ceiling is the kind of common-sense reform this country needs to move forward.

The bottom line? Trump isn’t just leading the Republican Party—he’s leading America into a new era of fiscal sanity. Let’s hope Congress is smart enough to follow his lead.