The Wire

US national debt soars past record $37 trillion — years sooner than expected

Aug 13, 2025 9:33 AM

Rapid run-up reflects emergency spending during the multi-year COVID-19 crisis, when the government borrowed heavily under Trump and Biden.

Source: NY Post

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