According to CBO estimates, federal spending will rise from $6.8 trillion in FY 2024 to $10.3 trillion in 2034.
$3.0 trillion out of the $3.5 trillion increase will go to Social Security, federal healthcare programs, and interest on government debt.
Interest expenses are projected to be the fastest-growing part of the budget: they will DOUBLE from $892 billion in 2024 to $1.7 trillion by 2034.
Net interest could account for 23% of the spending growth.
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