Trump voters with student loans are having 'buyer's remorse' over his latest debt collection moves

Student-loan borrowers who previously supported President Trump are expressing frustration over the swift restart of student loan collections and negative credit reporting after a pandemic-related pause. While they still align with Trump's views on accountability in repayment, borrowers like Tracy Davis feel the repercussions are being enforced too quickly without considering individual circumstances. Despite being able to manage payments pre-pandemic, many borrowers now face higher payment demands leading to financial strain and negative impacts on their credit scores. This highlights a disconnect between governmental policies and the real-life challenges students face.

"Borrowing money and failing to pay it back isn't a victimless offense. Debt doesn't go away; it gets transferred to others. If borrowers don't pay their debts to the government, taxpayers do."

"I think they pulled the trigger a little too fast, especially with hitting the credit report, because we're not all in the same situation. I just wish there was more thought put into it."

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