Lena Petrova: US Hit $882 Billion, 28-Year High, in Interest Costs on $35.7 Trillion in National Debt

As the clock ticks and fiscal challenges loom large, the numbers paint a stark picture: the United States has hit a staggering $882 billion in interest costs on its national debt—a 28-year high. With a national debt totaling $35.7 trillion, this alarming figure not only raises eyebrows but also sends shockwaves through the economic fabric of the nation. Let’s break down the implications of these figures and what they mean for the American economy and its citizens. America’s national debt has been a topic of concern for decades, but the current trajectory is unsustainable. The $35.7 trillion debt represents the…