U.S. Debt Hits $40T | What’s Next for America?

The U.S. national debt just surpassed $40 trillion, a staggering milestone that directly threatens America’s financial future.

Just five months after reaching $39 trillion, federal spending continues to soar across multiple presidential administrations. Bret examines how mandatory entitlement spending, mounting budget deficits, and soaring interest costs pushed our balance sheet to the brink, and what Washington must do before the crisis worsens.

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