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First and foremost, America must completely withdraw from ongoing wars.
Whenever the U.S. involves itself in conflicts that are not its own, the result is massive—often billions of dollars—in defense spending. A clear example is the Russia-Ukraine war.

If the U.S. suspected that deploying NATO forces near Ukraine’s border would provoke a direct confrontation with Russia, then placing those forces there in the first place was a strategic mistake.

So far, NATO’s involvement in the Russia conflict has cost billions of dollars—an economic burden that ultimately falls on the shoulders of the American public through higher taxes and inflation.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense (per a January fact sheet), the U.S. has committed approximately $65.9 billion in security (primarily military) assistance to Ukraine since February 2022.

Secondly, America must urgently focus on repaying its national debt.
Elon Musk recently warned that the United States is heading toward bankruptcy. Why did he say this? Because the current debt level is unsustainable, and there’s no serious effort being made to reduce it.

Loan repayment doesn’t happen automatically—it requires structured planning and action, typically managed through government channels like the Treasury and central banking systems.

What’s even more alarming is that the U.S. not only owes trillions in principal debt, but also pays annual interest on that debt. This interest has no connection to the original amount borrowed—it’s an extra burden that keeps growing every year.

Failing to control or reduce this debt means the country is spending more on interest payments than on vital national needs

“How Can America Repay Its National Debt?”:

First and foremost, America must withdraw from all ongoing wars.
For example, the recent U.S. strike on Iran triggered a missile response from Iran, which caused damage to American defense systems. Similarly, U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war through NATO has already cost billions of dollars from the defense budget.

Instead of pursuing military confrontations, the U.S. should consider strategic cooperation with global powers like China. Inviting Chinese companies to invest in America could create jobs for local citizens and boost the economy.

At the same time, America should improve its relations with Middle Eastern countries, which could help secure cheaper oil imports—supporting both the economy and energy security.

Lastly, the U.S. should focus on strengthening its defense manufacturing (arsenal) to become the world’s top supplier of arms, ensuring that global buyers prefer American-made weapons over Russian alternatives