The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—a division it has repeatedly targeted for elimination—despite pledging to dismantle the program. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, with the department accelerating recruitment efforts even as it pushes for structural changes. Critics question whether the move signals a shift in priorities or simply a temporary workaround amid broader policy debates. The development underscores ongoing tensions within the Education Department over funding and oversight of student financial aid.
The Trump administration has launched a hiring blitz at the agency it vowed to eliminate, according to an internal presentation reviewed by POLITICO. The Education Department’s Federal Student Aid ...
