U.S. National Debt Reaches $38.56 Trillion, Calls for Fiscal Discipline Intensify

The United States national debt has escalated to $38.56 trillion, marking an increase of $2.3 trillion over the past year. According to NS3.AI, hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has expressed concern over the nation's fiscal trajectory, emphasizing the urgent need for fiscal discipline. Griffin warns that the U.S. must address its substantial annual deficit to avoid severe economic repercussions for Americans in the future. He stresses that postponing necessary fiscal reforms will only exacerbate the economic challenges ahead.