# ‘Nothing has gotten better’: Focus group cites affordability concerns as U.S. debt tops $40 trillion

https://mins.news/en/video/27759

- NBC News, 2026-08-20 20:52 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAXcgB0crzo

> U.S. national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, while an NBC News focus group finds affordability remains voters’ top concern ahead of the November midterm elections. Foreign Policy editor in chief Ravi Agrawal also discusses President Trump’s proposed “Economic D-Day” for Iran.

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