Do you think the U.S. will ever pay off its national debt? | Daily Question

Do you think the U.S. will ever pay off its national debt? Published on August 31, 2026 → Survey conducted on August 31, 2026 on 17685 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Definitely

4%

Probably

9%

Probably not

33%

Definitely not

41%

Not sure

13%

Definitely

4%

Probably

9%

Probably not

33%

Definitely not

41%

Not sure

13%

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