UNINFORMED: Darline Graham's ‘Oops’ Moment & U.S. Debt Just Topped $40 Trillion

Philp checks out the political fallout from South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham's admission during a debate that she was "not that informed on national security" when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea. The piece argues that while honesty is often praised in politics, publicly acknowledging a lack of knowledge on a major issue can carry significant risks, especially for candidates already facing questions about their qualifications. According to Treasury Department data, total federal debt surpassed $40 trillion in August 2026. The debt has more than doubled from roughly $20 trillion in early 2017, and the pace of growth has accelerated during the 2020s. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.