Liar (or possibly just a dumbass) - FY82 - FY89, outlays went up about 50% (not tripling) while revenues went up about 60%. Look it up - or more likely - ask someone to read it to you:
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/data/federal-budget-receipts-and-outlays
Your numbers are incorrect.
Link your source please.