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U.S. National Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark

Updated 2026-06-13 19:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $100 trillion for the first time in history, reaching an unprecedented 400% of annual GDP. However, public concern remains low.

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The true national debt just hit $1 million per U.S. household

The effective U.S. national debt just crashed through $100 trillion for the first time in history, and now stands at an extraordinary 400% of annual gross domestic product — but almost nobody seems to care.

2026-06-13 19:00 UTC