Gardian Angel (@gardianAngel)

$40.000 billion in debt: the scandalous American privilege that defies all logic US debt: how can Washington continue to dominate the world with such a staggering debt load? The United States has just crossed a dizzying threshold: $40 trillion in federal debt. As of August 18, 2026, the US Treasury was already reporting a figure of $40.05 trillion. This number is beyond comprehension and would normally trigger a massive reckoning—or even a collapse. Yet, Washington continues to finance its deficits, impose sanctions, and wield influence over global strategic decisions! It is a mystery! The paradox becomes almost unseemly when looking at the US currency. Despite this colossal debt, the dollar remains the world’s primary reserve currency. In the first quarter of 2026, it still accounted for 57.13% of the official foreign exchange reserves tracked by the IMF. In other words, the very entity piling up debt continues to supply the entire world with one of its key safe-haven currencies. It makes no sense!