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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Trump is weighing selling off government’s $1.6 trillion student loan debt. Here’s what it means for borrowers

The Trump administration is considering selling off part of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private buyers, a new Politico report reveals.

Education and Treasury Department officials have discussed selling off high-performing sections of the portfolio, Politico reports, citing three officials familiar with the talks. These officials have also talked with finance industry executives, including some who could be potential buyers, according to the outlet.

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