Treasury Stops Publishing National Debt to Save Americans from Needless Stress
In an unexpected policy shift, the U.S. Treasury announced it will no longer publish the national debt figures, citing growing concerns over public anxiety. Officials say the decision aims to protect citizens from “needless stress” triggered by seeing the debt ticker rise daily.
The national debt, which previously appeared on the official Treasury Department website, had become a source of unease for many Americans. Economists note that the numbers often sparked heated debates online and in political circles, but rarely led to practical solutions.
A spokesperson explained that Americans “deserve peace of mind, not daily reminders of trillions they didn’t personally spend.” Instead, the Treasury will issue “wellness reports” highlighting positive indicators such as job growth and consumer confidence.
Critics argue that shielding the public from debt statistics reduces transparency and could undermine fiscal accountability. Supporters counter that the move is no different from removing calorie counts from dessert menus.
The Treasury confirmed that internal tracking of debt will continue, though the data will remain for “authorized eyes only.”
For historical debt figures, the public can still visit the U.S. National Debt Clock, though officials advise doing so “at your own emotional risk.”
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