US national debt hits $39T, rising $5B daily since October
The US national debt has reached $39 trillion, increasing by approximately $5 billion daily since October. This debt now exceeds 120% of the country's GDP, with interest payments surpassing the combined spending on Medicare and Medicaid. Projections indicate that federal deficits will remain near or above $1.5 trillion annually for the foreseeable future.
- ▪The US gross national debt has crossed $39 trillion.
- ▪Interest payments on the national debt have surpassed federal spending on Medicare and Medicaid combined.
- ▪Debt held by the public has exceeded annual GDP, marking a significant financial concern.
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