The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—despite long-standing promises to dismantle the agency. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, as the department ramps up staffing just months after vowing to phase it out. Critics question whether the move signals a shift in policy or simply a temporary workaround, while officials remain tight-lipped on the long-term plan. The contradiction raises fresh scrutiny over the administration’s handling of student financial 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 ...
