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United States interest (debt service) spending will exceed United States defense (military) spending in 2026
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Target Date: Dec 31, 2026
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Original claim
US interest payments hit $981B in Q3 2025. That's $1.2 TRILLION annualized. Defense spending for 2026? Around $900B. America now spends MORE on debt service than on the entire military.
Verification history
Created
Jan 18, 2026
Next Check
Dec 31, 2026