#USNationalDebt

The national debt of the United States is the total amount owed by the federal government to its creditors, including both public debt (what the government owes to investors and external parties) and internal debt (what it owes to itself, such as Social Security funds).

📊 What is its size?

As of 2025, the national debt of the United States exceeded $34 trillion, a historic figure that raises concerns among economists and citizens alike.

📈 Why is it rising?

The rise in debt is due to several factors, including:

Annual budget deficits (government spending exceeds revenues).

Social welfare programs like Medicare and Social Security.

Massive military spending.

Economic crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) requiring financial stimulus.

Rising interest rates increase the cost of servicing the debt.

What are the risks?

Rising debt service: the interest paid on the debt can become a significant burden on the budget.

Credit rating downgrade: it may reduce investor confidence.

Pressure on the dollar: excessive debt may impact the strength of the U.S. currency.

Reduction in future spending on health, education, and infrastructure.

🛠️ What are the potential solutions?

Reducing the deficit by cutting spending or increasing taxes.

Stimulating economic growth to increase revenues.

Reforms in major spending programs.