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February 10, 2026

Unpacking the $37 Trillion Debt: An Educator's Guide to U.S. Fiscal Realities

Decoding the $37 Trillion Bill: An Educator's Guide to National Debt

National DebtFiscal PolicyEconomic Education
Treasury BondsInterest PaymentsSocial SecurityDemographic ShiftsMandatory SpendingCredit RatingsGlobal Impact

The Infographics Show The U.S. owes $37 TRILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

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1. Bridging the Gap Between Fiscal Policy and Personal Impact

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    😱 Debt Servicing Surpasses Defense

    👍 The Danger of Zero Debt

    😱 Demographic Debt Drivers

    😱 Unprecedented Capital Flight

    Path 1: Structural Budget Analysis

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    The United States government budget is split between mandatory and discretionary spending categories.

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    Mandatory spending accounts for approximately two-thirds of the total annual government budget.

    Path 2: The Global Security Bond Concept

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    Over twenty trillion dollars of public debt is held by domestic groups within the country.

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    The Federal Reserve manages money supply and interest rates by holding various treasury securities.

    Path 3: Fiscal Health and Credit Ratings

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    Fitch Ratings downgraded the national credit rating because of the growing level of debt.

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    Dropping investor confidence leads to a rise in interest rates on the national debt.

    Path 4: Macroeconomic Correction Risks

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    Private investment drops significantly for every dollar increase in the federal deficit.

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    Printing money to pay off the debt would cause a rapid spiral into hyperinflation.

    The Mechanics and Consequences of Sovereign Debt

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    Individual Debt Burden

    00:00 - 01:05

    The narrator introduces the scale of debt per individual citizen.

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    Spending Categorization

    00:53 - 01:57

    The narrator explains how the government categorizes its annual spending.

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    Rising Interest Outlays

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    Interest costs are rising quickly compared to other major budget items.

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    Demographic System Strain

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    Demographic changes create a long-term strain on the Social Security system.

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    Global Safe Assets

    09:58 - 11:03

    The video highlights why global entities trust the safety of Treasury bonds.

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    Domestic Debt Ownership

    10:19 - 11:22

    Information is provided on which internal organizations own the national debt.

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    Reserve Currency Trends

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    Statistics show a gradual decline in the global use of the dollar.

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    Risks of Debt Elimination

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    Economists warn about the catastrophic risks of eliminating all national debt.

    Learning Pathway for Global Economic Literacy

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    1. Grasping the Magnitude of Sovereign Debt

    ILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

    2. Distinguishing Between Budgetary Spending Categories

    ILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

    3. Investigating the Growth of Interest Cost Projections

    ILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

    4. Analyzing Demographic Shifts Affecting Long-Term Funding

    ILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

    5. Exploring the Function of Treasury Bonds in Global Finance

    ILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

    6. Modeling the Systemic Consequences of Debt Repayment

    ILLION that’s over $100K per citizen. What happens if we actually pay it all off? Relief? Or economic disaster? The truth may surprise you… Dive into the debt dilemma in today’s episode. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/uQ670abw All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.

    Detailed Findings and Insights

    1. Taxation Discrepancies

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    The top one percent of earners paid an effective tax rate of forty-two percent.

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    But thanks to deductions and loopholes, the  top 1% paid an effective tax rate of just 42%. 

    2. Immigration as Economic Lifeblood

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    Eighty-two percent of future population growth is expected to come from immigration instead of births.

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    projected to come from immigration, not  births. That means if future policies  

    3. Historical Debt Precedents

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    The United States last had zero national debt in eighteen thirty-five for two years.

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    The last time the US had zero debt was  in 1835, and it lasted a total of two  

    4. Consumer Interest Correlation

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    Permanent deficit increases result in significantly higher annual mortgage interest payments for average households.

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    there would be a $2,300 increase on  the average annual mortgage interest. 

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