{"id":12978,"date":"2026-08-23T09:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T09:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrainefeed.com\/?p=12978"},"modified":"2026-08-23T09:09:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T09:09:50","slug":"the-u-s-national-debt-just-reached-a-bleak-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrainefeed.com\/?p=12978","title":{"rendered":"The U.S. National Debt Just Reached a Bleak Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-12978-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8HJjr0gyiP0&#038;_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8HJjr0gyiP0\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8HJjr0gyiP0<\/a><\/video><\/div><iframe title=\"The U.S. National Debt Just Reached a Bleak Milestone\" width=\"858\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8HJjr0gyiP0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\u200bSee if a gold IRA is the right move for you &#8211; text &#8220;PAUL&#8221; to 35052 or go to https:\/\/www.paullovesgold.com to connect with Augusta Precious Metals.<\/p>\n<p>Neither I nor Augusta Precious Metals is a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice. If you&#8217;re considering precious metals, you should speak with your own financial or tax professional. This video contains a paid promotion for Augusta Precious Metals. I may receive compensation if you choose to work with them. <\/p>\n<p>The US national debt has officially hit $40 trillion. This breakdown explains the reality of this milestone and what it means.<\/p>\n<p>This video examines the current state of the US national debt and why this massive figure is more than just an abstract number. We look at the trajectory of government spending and how we arrived at this historic $40 trillion debt level. This is for anyone trying to understand the macroeconomic factors shaping the US economy today.<\/p>\n<p>By analyzing the data behind the 40 trillion debt milestone, viewers will gain a clearer picture of fiscal policy and its long-term implications. 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