The Trump administration is aggressively expanding staffing at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, raising concerns over conflicting priorities. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between the administration’s public stance and its operational moves. The hiring push comes as the department faces scrutiny over its handling of student loan programs and financial aid distribution. Critics question whether the administration’s actions align with its stated goal of reducing federal education bureaucracy.
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 ...
