The US's Debt Mountain Has Passed $40tn: Yes, It Is Time to Panic
In the classic Trumpian idiom, America's debt is now bigger than ever before. Unless urgent action is taken, a world-historic econ…
John is an Irish writer and journalist who has appeared in multiple international publications including the Wall Street Journal. He was founding Editor of Gript Media in Ireland, and writes with a particular focus on the nexus between cultural shifts and politics. He lives in Tipperary Ireland with his wife Orla and their cocker spaniel, Izzy.
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