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Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs rise
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion under the current administration, despite earlier pledges of fiscal restraint. Rising borrowing costs have intensified financial pressure on the federal budget, complicating efforts to manage debt levels.
WHY IT MATTERS
This marks the first time U.S. debt has reached $40 trillion, highlighting the growing strain on public finances amid rising interest rates.
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