America’s $40 trillion debt is coming for your wallet

The Hill·October 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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As the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion during Donald Trump's second term, critics warned that escalating interest payments and inflation are eroding public services and devaluing the dollar.

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