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The national debt of the U.S. is currently around $36.21 trillion. This debt is composed of intragovernmental holdings (debt that the government owes to itself) and debt held by the public (loans from investors, both domestic and foreign). Specifically, intragovernmental holdings are about $7.26 trillion, while debt held by the public is approximately $28.95 trillion.

Here is a more detailed breakdown:

Total National Debt: $36.21 trillion.

Intragovernmental Holdings: $7.26 trillion. This represents money that the government owes to itself, such as to trust funds like Social Security.

Debt Held by the Public: $28.95 trillion. This is the amount that the government has borrowed from external sources such as individuals, corporations, and foreign governments.