The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, according to an internal government document. The move comes as the department ramps up operations ahead of a critical period for student loan borrowers, raising questions about policy consistency. Critics argue the contradiction highlights broader tensions between rhetoric and execution in education policy. The internal presentation, obtained by POLITICO, underscores the department’s shifting priorities as it prepares for major financial aid deadlines.


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 ...