#USNationalDebt

📉 **The U.S. National Debt Just Hit \$37 Trillion — What Does That Actually Mean?** 🇺🇸

The United States now holds over **\$37 trillion** in public debt — that’s more than **\$100,000 per citizen**. But this isn’t just a number. It reflects decades of spending exceeding revenue, driven by wars, tax cuts, bailouts, and stimulus programs.

Why it matters:

* The U.S. pays over **\$1 trillion per year** in interest alone.

* Debt-to-GDP is above **120%**, a level historically linked to slower growth.

* Rising interest rates mean new debt is more expensive — crowding out investment and increasing long-term risk.

While U.S. debt is considered "safe" for now, history shows no nation is immune to fiscal gravity. 📊

Will we course-correct — or keep kicking the can?