The US National Debt balloons to over $35 Trillion dollars exceeding 100% of GDP and peaking at the highest levels since World War II following Great Recession and COVID bailouts, and period of high deficit level spending.
Significance:
- Interest on Debt exceeds $1 Trillion dollars alone
- Interest payments exceed cost of US Military, move into 3rd largest budget expense
- Period marked by High Inflation
- Looming decisions on higher deficits, more taxes, lower spending, or higher inflation
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