Published after reading Ms. Veronique de Rugy’s “National debt is like living with a hoarder,” this letter stresses that America’s growing debt demands urgent attention. Despite repeated warnings, the writer laments that few truly listen to the call for fiscal responsibility.

America’s national debt is mounting at a pace so rapid—nearly $70,000 every passing second—that many no longer pay attention. Lynn Ashby highlights this collective inattentiveness, reminding each of us that our personal share of the debt is already in six figures.

As President Trump navigates his term, skepticism mounts among allies and investors about his ability to manage the burgeoning national debt. Even Republican senators and figures like Elon Musk express concerns over potential increases in federal debt.