The Trump administration is expanding hiring efforts at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, raising questions about shifting priorities. An internal presentation reviewed by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, as the department ramps up staffing just months after vowing to phase out the program. Critics argue the move undermines transparency, while supporters claim it reflects a need for operational stability amid ongoing reforms. The contradiction highlights broader tensions within the administration’s education policy approach.
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 ...