us national debt $40 trillion
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The term "us national debt $40 trillion" is trending because the gross national debt of the United States officially reached $40 trillion for the first time on August 19, 2026, according to the U.S. Treasury. This milestone was reached just five months after the debt hit $39 trillion in March 2026, and $38 trillion in October 2025.
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