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

Politics The Hill By John Mac Ghlionn, opinion contributor 17 Oct 2026 17:00 1 min read
America’s $40 trillion debt is coming for your wallet

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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