#USNationalDebt

Here’s a summary on the recent U.S. national debt:

Total Gross Debt: As of June 4, 2025, the total national debt reached approximately $36.21 trillion .

Debt Held by Public: About $27.5 trillion is held by the public through bonds and securities .

Fiscal Year Deficit: Through May 2025, the FY2025 deficit hit $1.4 trillion, up 7% YoY .

Monthly Deficit Trends: May’s monthly deficit was around $314 billion, slightly lower (-15%) than last year .

Rising Interest Costs: Refinancing nearly one-third of debt (~$11 trillion) and surging interest payments, now close to $1 trillion annually .

Debt-to-GDP: Debt stands near 122% of GDP, undermining fiscal sustainability .

Overall, U.S. debt is at historic highs, driven by large deficits, refinancing pressures, and elevated borrowing costs.