The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency. 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 ongoing policy battles. The development underscores the tension between administrative overhaul and day-to-day operations in federal education funding.
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 ...
