Source: Politico
“Trump administration officials are exploring options to sell off parts of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the private market, according to three people familiar with the matter. The discussions have taken place among senior Education Department and Treasury Department officials and have focused on selling high-performing portions of the government’s massive portfolio of student debt, which is owed by about 45 million Americans. Trump administration officials have also discussed the issue with finance industry executives, including potential buyers of the debt.” [editor’s note: If that debt is “taken private,” does it become eligible to be discharged in bankruptcy? – TLK] (10/07/25)