National debt surpasses $25 trillion amid coronavirus pandemic

By Anthony Leonardi

Published May 6, 2020 9:55pm ET

National debt surpasses $25 trillion amid coronavirus pandemic — A tree art installation made up of individual trees and Hydrangeas is seen in front of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, April 22, 2018, to celebrate Earth Day and promote the planting of trees in an effort to combat climate change. The event was produced by Woodchuck USA and the plants came from Bailey Nurseries, a Minnesota-based company. | (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

The national debt hit an all-time high.

On Wednesday, the national debt soared above $25 trillion as Congress continues to approve massive spending projects to alleviate consequences resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

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