The National Debt: A Growing Shadow Over America's Prosperity The United States national debt has surpassed $28 trillion, a staggering figure that outpaces economic growth.
This trend is driven by decades long fiscal policies prioritizing short term gains over long term sustainability. What's Driving US National Debt Growth?
Decades of fiscal policies have contributed to the current state of the national debt. The 2008 financial crisis marked a turning point, as stimulus packages and bailouts set the stage for future budget deficits.