USA Today: Our National Debt Has Topped $34 Trillion. Does Anyone Actually Have the Guts to Fix It?
Article by Ingrid Jacques in USA Today
As I write this, I’m getting a strong feeling of deja vu.
For the third time in a little more than a year, our national debt has jumped by $1 trillion.
Last week, it hit $34 trillion. In October 2022 – not that long ago – it was $31 trillion, which was a big deal then.
Think about it: In a mere 15 months, the federal government racked up an additional $3 trillion in debt. It took our nation 205 years to accrue its first $1 trillion in debt. Now, we're adding that much red ink every five months. I know inflation is bad, but come on, man.
And while I’d like to think the country’s political leaders will take this seriously, I’m doubtful.
It’s getting ......