Elizabeth Warren is challenging Trump's top education official to defend policies that could put student-loan borrowers at risk

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has invited Education Secretary Linda McMahon to a forum on May 14 to address the impact of the Trump administration’s education policies on student-loan borrowers. Warren's letter raises concerns over the administration's plans to dismantle the Department of Education, which she argues will jeopardize student loans and Pell Grants. In light of recent legislative proposals aimed at eliminating affordable repayment plans, Warren emphasizes the need for accountability from McMahon, urging her to participate in the discussion about the future of education funding and support for borrowers.

"Your appearance will provide you with an opportunity to defend the Trump administration's policies, offer context for your actions to dismantle the Department of Education..."

"Warren noted that gutting the agency would put its core responsibilities, like facilitating student loans and Pell Grants, at risk..."

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