US national debt surpasses economy size for first time since WWII

Name: US national debt surpasses economy size for first time since WWII
Uploaded: 2026-05-01T21:23:06Z
Duration: 1 min 50 s
Description: New data shows the national debt has reached $31.27 trillion—slightly exceeding U.S. GDP—as officials and economists warn of long-term fiscal risks driven by rising spending and interest costs.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · May 1, 2026 · 1m 50s

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New data shows the national debt has reached $31.27 trillion—slightly exceeding U.S. GDP—as officials and economists warn of long-term fiscal risks driven by rising spending and interest costs.