#USNationalDebt 🇺🇸 U.S. National Debt – Quick Facts (June 2025)
Total debt: ~$36.2 trillion
Debt per person: ~$106,000
Debt-to-GDP ratio: ~124%
Annual interest cost: ~$1 trillion and rising
Main drivers:
Persistent budget deficits
Aging population (Social Security, Medicare)
Rising interest rates
High healthcare costs
🔥 Why It Matters
Interest payments are now one of the largest government expenses.
Credit ratings have been downgraded due to rising debt.
Long-term risk: If unaddressed, the debt could trigger economic instability or higher taxes/cuts.