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US Debt Explained — Who We Owe, Why We're in Debt & Deficit vs Debt

Who is the US in debt to? Why is America $39T+ in debt? Learn who holds US debt, the difference between deficit vs debt, how the national debt is calculated, and whether the US is really broke.

US Debt Explained — Who We Owe, Why We're in Debt & Deficit vs Debt

Who is the US in debt to? Why is America $39T+ in debt? Learn who holds US debt, the difference between deficit vs debt, how the national debt is calculated, and whether the US is really broke.