$38 trillion national debt finds Democratic, Republican supermajority as watchdog sees ‘a major problem for America’s economic future’

In a political landscape often defined by deep partisan divides, a striking consensus has emerged among American voters regarding the nation’s financial health. As the United States contends with a ballooning fiscal burden, a newly released survey indicates the national debt is viewed as a critical threat by a supermajority of the electorate. According to new data released Thursday, 72% of Democrats and 87% of Republicans now agree lawmakers should spend more time focused on the debt.

The survey, commissioned by the Peter G.