Biden campaigns on student loan debt relief, and GOP claims he’s buying votes

Published February 21, 2024 5:08pm ET



President Joe Biden touted his latest round of student loan debt relief Wednesday in California and promised to continue sending emails to qualifying borrowers alerting them that they are eligible for forgiveness through his various debt programs.

Both the president and Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned heavily on their student debt initiatives in the face of waning support among young voters, yet Republicans have openly accused Biden of trying to buy votes with the programs ahead of the 2024 election.

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