#USNationalDebt

🏛️ Quick Facts about the U.S. National Debt (As of Mid-2025)

📊 Current Total: Over $34.5 trillion

📈 Growing Rapidly: Increasing due to defense spending, social programs, and interest on previous debt

💰 Debt-to-GDP Ratio: Over 120% — considered high and risky by global standards

🔁 Major Holders:

Foreign countries (e.g., Japan, China)

U.S. investors (bonds, Treasury bills)

Government trust funds (like Social Security)

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⚠️ Why It Matters

💸 Interest Payments Rising: The U.S. now spends more annually on debt interest than on defense.

📉 Credit Risk: Credit rating agencies have warned or downgraded U.S. outlook.

🧮 Impact on Economy:

Weakens the dollar long-term

May push inflation higher

Can reduce room for future government stimulus

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📉 Crypto & Financial Angle (#CryptoFinance)

🪙 Bitcoin & Gold are often seen as "hedges" against fiat currency risks caused by rising debt.

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