Trump administration drastically alters student debt relief as court battle looms
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21 States Among Those Suing Trump Admin Over Student Loan Forgiveness Rules
Above: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 30, 2025. Image copyright: Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg/Getty Images
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Democratic narrative
Trump's new student loan rules represent an illegal attack on democracy that punishes dedicated public servants for political reasons. Teachers, nurses, veterans and first responders shouldn't lose debt forgiveness based on a lock of loyalty to right-wing agendas. This unlawful politicization of public service programs crosses the line from democracy into dictatorship.
Republican narrative
The loan forgiveness program needed urgent reform to stop taxpayers from subsidizing illegal activities and radical organizations. Trump's changes ensure benefits go to legitimate public servants — including teachers and first responders — not groups harboring illegal immigrants or performing prohibited procedures on children. This rule is common sense.
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