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Trump's Wage Garnishment Plan Sparks Criticism Amid School Declines

12/24/2025

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Trump's Wage Garnishments

U.S. President Donald Trump directs wage garnishments for 1,000 defaulted student loan borrowers, effective January 7, 2026.
The plan follows the pandemic-era pause on payments ending.
Persis Yu of the Student Borrower Protection Center criticizes the plan as harsh.
Aspen Public Schools in California report enrollment declines tied to fears about Trump's immigration policies, prompting a $2 million revenue loss and a waiver request for bond payment coverage.

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Trump's Controversial Investments

U.S. President Donald Trump reported investing between $22.1 million and $65.3 million in corporate and government bonds in a recent financial disclosure.
The holdings include bonds from Netflix, Oracle, and Pfizer, plus a Wayne County, Michigan local government bond.
Critics argue these investments create financial conflicts of interest because Trump wields influence over monetary policy and government funding decisions.
The White House has not commented on these allegations.

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Trump's Wage Garnishments

U.S. President Donald Trump directs wage garnishments for 1,000 defaulted student loan borrowers, effective January 7, 2026.
The plan follows the pandemic-era pause on payments ending.
Persis Yu of the Student Borrower Protection Center criticizes the plan as harsh.
Aspen Public Schools in California report enrollment declines tied to fears about Trump's immigration policies, prompting a $2 million revenue loss and a waiver request for bond payment coverage.

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