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US National Debt Exceeds $40 Trillion for the First Time

19 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

The US gross national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to the Treasury Department. This milestone reflects the growing financial pressures from social safety-net programs, military expenditures, and tax cuts implemented during Donald Trump's presidency.
As the total public debt reached $40.047 trillion, concerns are mounting about a potential fiscal crisis in the United States.
has engaged in decades of borrowing to finance government operations, which has led to significant increases in national debt. The combination of rising costs in essential programs and tax cuts has created a precarious fiscal environment, prompting discussions about the need for reform and potential measures to miti…
The crossing of the $40 trillion threshold in national debt signals a critical juncture for U.S. fiscal policy.

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