@arekkali

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion as of November 2025, up from $34T in 2023. It equals 125% of GDP, the highest since WWII. Annual interest payments now exceed $1T—more than defense spending. Key drivers: • Chronic deficits (2025: ~$1.9T) • Entitlements (Social Security, Medicare) consuming 50%+ of budget • Post-COVID stimulus & tax cuts Risks: • Crowding out private investment • Inflation if monetized • Potential dollar confidence crisis Solutions debated: • Spending cuts (politically tough) • Tax hikes (growth drag) • Growth via deregulation/tech Debt isn’t doom if GDP grows faster than interest rates—but at 4%+ yields, the math tightens. Sustainable? Only with discipline. #USDdebt #FiscalPolicy

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