#USNationalDebt #USNationalDebt has surpassed $34 trillion, marking a critical economic and political issue for the United States. It reflects the total amount the federal government owes to creditors, accumulated through years of budget deficits. Rising interest rates have increased the cost of servicing this debt, crowding out spending on public services and infrastructure. Key contributors include defense spending, Social Security, Medicare, and tax cuts. Policymakers are divided on how to address it—some advocate for