Trump vetoes bipartisan resolution to preserve DeVos rule restricting student loan forgiveness for defrauded borrowers

President Trump issued his first domestic-policy veto to block a Congressional Review Act resolution that would have overturned an Education Department rule issued by Secretary Betsy DeVos. The rule made it harder for students who were misled or defrauded by colleges—particularly for-profit institutions—to have their federal student loans discharged. The bipartisan measure had passed both chambers, with ten Senate Republicans joining Democrats. In his veto message, Trump argued the prior administration's approach caused school closures and stranded students, while the new rule put students' needs first. Veterans' groups and consumer advocates condemned the veto, warning it would deny relief to hundreds of thousands of borrowers, including former service members targeted by predatory schools.

“this new rule puts the needs of students first, extends the window during which they can qualify for loan discharge, and encourages schools to provide students with opportunities to complete their educations” Quote verified against source