The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, raising questions about shifting priorities. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between stated policy goals and operational reality, as the department ramps up staffing efforts. Critics may question whether the push reflects a strategic pivot or an inconsistency in the administration’s approach to education funding. The move underscores ongoing tensions between rhetoric and implementation in federal education policy.
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 ...