The US Government spent approximately $5 trillion in 2020 and will spend between $5 trillion and $7 trillion in 2021. Roughly $5 trillion of that is committed a

The US Government spent approximately $5 trillion in 2020 and will spend between $5 trillion and $7 trillion in 2021. Roughly $5 trillion of that is committed and generally not up for debate. That's the relevant range.