Absolutely insane stat: the U.S. is spending more on interest payments ($1.25T) than on national defense ($1.20T).
— Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) August 13, 2026
The cost of past debt now exceeds the cost of protecting the nation.
The bill for decades of borrowing has come due. pic.twitter.com/dGqslqXylr
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The U.S. is spending more on interest payments ($1.25T) than on national defense
