Record #4356
The US national debt will reach $40 trillion
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #4356 MeidasTouch · Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 7/16/2026
Original quoteThis past year, we've added about $3.5 trillion in debt. Just think about that. The debt is going to hit 40 trillion soon.
Quote begins at 1:06:41
Prediction time2026-07-16
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Episode published2026-07-16
FirmnessFirm
TopicOther
Resolve by2027-12-31
Boldness70 · Bold
How the call settles
US Treasury 'Debt to the Penny' total public debt outstanding reaches $40 trillion
Our reasoning
Pending. It will be judged only by this stored rule: US Treasury 'Debt to the Penny' total public debt outstanding reaches $40 trillion Deadline or event: 2027-12-31.