$40 Trillion Debt Is America's Greatest Threat
The spending increases did lay the groundwork for the fiscal nightmare our country faces today, which threatens the financial well-being of every American and future generations;
By Jeff Crouere —— Bio and Archives--August 10, 2026
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The U.S. federal government is several weeks away from reaching a disturbing milestone, surpassing $40 trillion in debt.
The U.S. Senate just left for recess after passing another stopgap spending bill with no offsetting cuts. This avoids a government shutdown before the midterm elections but does not slow gargantuan increases in the federal debt.
In the last 18 years, the federal debt has quadrupled. In that time, has the standard of living of most Americans improved dramatically? While some Americans are doing well, there are 35.9 million individuals in poverty, with 12.3% on food stamps. At the end of 2024, there were 770,000 homeless Americans, the highest total ever recorded.
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