Trump to Target "Anti-American" Advocacy Groups with Executive Order on Student Debt Forgiveness

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would restrict "public service" student debt forgiveness for individuals employed by organizations deemed "anti-American." The order will instruct the Education Department to amend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, potentially impacting employees of groups accused of promoting illegal immigration, terrorism, child abuse, discrimination, or public disruptions. The legality of this order and the recourse available to affected debt-holders remain unclear. The PSLF program was broadened under former President Biden, resulting in over 1 million borrowers receiving loan forgiveness, transferring $183.6 billion in debt to taxpayers.