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The term "U.S. debt bomb" refers to the growing concern that the United States' rapidly rising national debtânow surpassing $36 trillionâcould eventually trigger a financial crisis. This massive debt results from years of budget deficits, tax cuts, high government spending, and emergency responses like COVID-19 relief, all compounded by rising interest rates. As interest payments on the debt soar past $1 trillion annually, there's increasing fear of reduced economic flexibility, inflation, dependence on foreign lenders, and a potential loss of global confidence in the U.S. economy. If left unchecked, this unsustainable trajectory could undermine future growth and financial stability.