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, as the department ramps up staffing just months after vowing to phase out the program. Critics question whether the move signals a shift in policy or simply a temporary workaround amid ongoing budget and operational challenges. The development underscores the tension between political promises and the practical realities of federal 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 ...
