Clinton's plan, as outlined, wouldn't actually reduce the gross national debt.
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On November 7, 2016, debt held by the public was $ 14.3 trillion or about 76 % of the previous 12 months of GDP . Intragovernmental holdings stood at $ 5.4 trillion, giving a combined total gross national debt of $ 19.8 trillion or about 106 % of the previous 12 months of GDP.