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This is not the first time the media has pushed this. A few years ago (?) it was suggested.

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Yes, the geniuses proposed it under 0bama Insane: Liberals Contemplate $1 Trillion Platinum Coin to "Solve" Debt Limit Issue

And again last year from The Squad, to 'pay' for welfare: Tlaib proposes minting two $1 trillion platinum coins to finance monthly coronavirus debit cards