The Trump administration is aggressively expanding staffing at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, raising questions about its true intentions. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a hiring surge within the Education Department’s student loan division, contradicting earlier promises to phase it out. Critics argue the move signals a shift in priorities, while supporters claim it reflects a need for operational improvements. The contradiction between rhetoric and action has sparked debate over the future of federal student aid programs.
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 ...
