US national debt hits record high amid war

23 March, 2026, 03:05 pm

Last modified: 23 March, 2026, 03:06 pm

US national debt hits record high amid war

23 March, 2026, 03:05 pm

Last modified: 23 March, 2026, 03:06 pm

The US national debt has hit a new record in just a few weeks since the start of the war against Iran. The country's total debt now exceeds $39 trillion. The debt data came to light on March 18. This rapid increase in debt in a very short period of time has become a major challenge for the Trump administration.

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