As of August 19, 2026, the national debt of the United States has surpassed $40 trillion. This figure represents a doubling of the national debt over the past decade, encompassing the period from the first term of former President Donald Trump through the current administration of President Joe Biden.
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US National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion
The US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion as of August 19, 2026. This marks a doubling of the debt over the last ten years, covering the administrations of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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