Nearly four-in-five voters (77%) say their level of concern about the national debt has increased over the past few years, and 73% believe the national debt should be among the president’s and Congress’s top-three priorities.

As the nation emerges from a divisive campaign season with a range of complex challenges awaiting a new administration and Congress, Americans remain deeply concerned about the rising national debt.

As Americans focus attention on the unprecedented national health crisis and its economic impact, debt remains a concern.

As America continues the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19), voters also have significant concerns about the nation’s fiscal outlook.

As lawmakers weigh additional policy responses to address the significant health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus, voters remain mindful of the national debt as a critical issue for the future.

As the coronavirus crisis continues to inflict significant damage to the health and economic well-being of the nation, and while lawmakers consider additional response measures, Americans’ fiscal confidence fell to the lowest level since September 2014.

Eight in 10 voters (81%) say they want the president and Congress to spend more time addressing the nearly $27 trillion national debt.

Americans across generations and party lines are calling for more attention from national leaders on the debt.