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Will the US national debt be under $38 trillion on September 30, 2025?

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The community gave this a 92% chance, and it resolved Yes.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Sep 30, 2025

Resolved:

Oct 4, 2025

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Aug 15, 2025

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