The money is owed to everyone holding US treasuries. Foreign governments and foreign investors, with Japan and China being the largest foreign holders. The Federal Reserve Bank holds a significant portion. US banks hold them on their balance sheets. Pension funds and retirement accounts collectively hold the largest portion I think. So if they default and reprice this debt it vaporizes everyone's pension.

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