The #USNationalDebt has surpassed $34 trillion, raising growing concerns among economists and investors. This massive figure reflects decades of borrowing to fund wars, tax cuts, social programs, and economic stimulus efforts. While manageable interest rates previously softened the blow, recent Federal Reserve hikes have increased borrowing costs sharply. As a result, interest payments alone are projected to exceed defense spending in the coming years. If left unchecked, this could pressure future budgets, weaken the dollar, and threaten long-term economic stability. Calls for fiscal responsibility are rising, but political gridlock makes reform difficult. The national debt remains a ticking time bomb beneath America’s economic surface, demanding urgent and strategic attention.