The Origins of Our $40 Trillion National Debt

The Origins of Our $40 Trillion National Debt

Source: www.nationalreview.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:15:47 GMT

If not for largely bipartisan tax cuts, recession responses, and spending increases over the past 25 years, the debt would be paid off by now.

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The same story across the political spectrum (4 sources)

Left: National debt marks new milestone — thehill.com
Center-Right: The national debt just hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans. — www.marketwatch.com
Center: US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade — www.bbc.com
Right: US national debt hits $40 trillion milestone for first time ever — www.foxbusiness.com

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