Peterson Foundation

We just crossed over to $39 trillion in #NationalDebt, just five months after reaching $38 trillion. Without fiscal reform, our economy suffers and future generations are left with fewer opportunities to succeed. pgpf.org/national-debt-…

Right now, we’re adding $1 trillion in debt every five months. pgpf.org/article/the-un…

$39,002,265,870,014.23 (+) #NationalDebt

$38,976,827,976,841.63 (-) #NationalDebt

We just passed another unfortunate milestone — $39 trillion in national debt. Now is the time to let your elected representatives know that this is an issue that matters to you. pgpf.org/take-action-no…

We all pay the price for our $39 trillion national debt. Without fiscal reform, our economy suffers, our social programs are jeopardized, and future generations are left with fewer resources to succeed. 🔗 pgpf.org/article/the-na…

“Borrowing trillion after trillion at this rapid pace with no plan in place is the definition of unsustainable.” fortune.com/2026/03/18/how…

“As America soars past $39 trillion in debt, we must recognize this alarming rate of growth and the significant financial burden we are putting on the next generation.” pgpf.org/press/peterson…

$39,016,762,910,245.14 (+) #NationalDebt

A new analysis from @The_Budget_Lab shows how economic affordability is linked to our unsustainable fiscal deficit. Learn more: budgetlab.yale.edu/research/impac…

Through the fifth month of FY26, interest payments on the #NationalDebt have been 7.2 percent higher compared to previous years. 🔗 pgpf.org/programs-and-p…

$38,992,187,847,500.92 (+) #NationalDebt

Here’s how the trade deficit and budget deficit interact. pgpf.org/article/whats-…

The U.S. has the largest general government deficit at 7.6 percent, compared to the average of 4.6 percent of OECD countries. pgpf.org/article/how-do…

$38,902,637,810,572.47 (+) #NationalDebt

Fewer than half of older adults will benefit from the new senior deduction. pgpf.org/article/unders…

The United States lost an estimated $2.2 trillion in revenues through tax expenditures in 2025. pgpf.org/article/8-key-…

#DefenseSpending by the United States accounts for nearly 40% of military expenditures around the world. 🔗 pgpf.org/article/the-un…

The estimated waste in U.S. #healthcare spending is more than we spend on K-12 education. pgpf.org/article/infogr…

$38,900,879,040,970.80 (+) #NationalDebt