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Can The US Cancel Its Debt?
01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Explaining that most US debt is domestically held clarifies why outright cancellation is implausible, relevant to long-run fiscal credibility.
Educational explainer on US debt ownership
Actual fiscal policy decisions
Framing may oversimplify debt dynamics
FULL DISPATCH
About three-quarters of the US government debt is owed inside the US. It's your 401(k). It's your pension fund. It's what your bank does with your money. It's Social Security. That's why no one can wave a magic wand and cancel the debt. Find the full explanation in my video: Trump Just Started The
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