U.S. Debt Is Heading Toward $20 Trillion: Where It’s Been, Where It’s Going, And Why by admin | Mar 30, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments The national debt is heading toward $20 trillion, which reflects years of overspending. In this article, we will reveal the event that opened the door for this spending spree and discuss why it will likely continue for a long time.