The Department of Education announced Monday that it will resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5—just as the stock market hits historic lows and inflation continues to climb. The Education Department says roughly 5.3 million borrowers are already in default, but it expects that number to nearly double, and another four million are in late-stage delinquency. Now, instead of Trump offering borrowers relief, he’s giving them a bill. Check out the latest:

 

😡 Can't pay your student loans? Trump's coming for your money anyway

 

Trump’s message? Too bad. Pay up—while he burns the economy down around you.

 

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