NewzThe United States national debt has officially surpassed the $40 trillion threshold. This milestone marks a significant increase in the federal government's total financial obligations, prompting renewed public and economic discourse regarding the composition of the nation's creditors.
Contrary to common public perception, the majority of this debt is not held by foreign nations such as China. Instead, the bulk of the obligation is held by domestic entities, including federal government accounts, the Federal Reserve, and various private investors within the United States.
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