U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time ever, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming the country can grow its way out of it. What do you think?

Maybe we didn't need two Dakotas."

Penelope O'Conner, Doll Refurbisher

Sounds like more of a problem for whichever country winds up holding the bag after we collapse."

Kenzo Fujiwara, Sheet Folder

Sorry man, all I got's 3 trillion on me."

Sigmund Gaspar, Factory Appraiser

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