#USNationalDebt As of mid-2025, the U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, reaching an all-time high. This figure represents the total amount the federal government owes to various creditors, including individuals, institutions, and foreign nations. Major contributors to this debt include expenditures on Social Security, Medicare, defense, and interest payments. The debt has been further driven up by pandemic-era stimulus measures and rising interest rates. Although the U.S. continues to meet its financial obligations, the growing debt is raising serious concerns about the country’s long-term fiscal health. Economists caution that without substantial reforms—such as reducing spending, increasing taxes, or both—the mounting debt could threaten future economic growth and financial stability.