First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/01/04/national-debt-tops-34-trillion-but-so-what-002909
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/lightning-capitol-min.jpg'/></p>On Dec. 29, the national debt slipped above $34 trillion for the first time. But does it really matter?