Trump orders the elimination of student debt from thousands of disabled veterans

President TrumpDonald John Trump, former US ambassador: "Denmark is not a big fan of Donald Trump and his politicians" Democrat senators advocate arms control in the defense policy bill Detroit County Sheriff Approves Booker as President MORE signed a memorandum Wednesday urging the Ministry of Education to eliminate all federal debts in loans to students contracted by tens of thousands of seriously disabled veterans.

Trump signed the directive following a speech delivered in front of AMVETS at the 75th annual convention of the organization in Kentucky. The announcement was applauded by participants, including the Secretary of Education Betsy DeVosElizabeth (Betsy) Dee DeVosTrump: Assistants emphasized the ability of states to prevent migrant children from enrolling in public schools: report of criminal justice reform on financial aid Buttigieg students to the Detroit audience: do not judge Indiana by Pence and we will not judge Michigan by DeVos PLUS.

"Nobody can complain about that, right?" Trump said. "The debts of these disabled veterans will be completely erased, they will disappear, they will be able to sleep well tonight."

Trump said the memo would apply to more than 25,000 veterans who are totally and permanently disabled. Federal taxes will not be applied to the remitted debt, he added.

"Veterans (…) who have made enormous sacrifices to our country should no longer be required to pay," he said.

The president has given his support to the armed forces and veterans a business card of his campaign speeches. He frequently boasts hundreds of billions of dollars in funding that Congress has allocated to the military in recent years and regularly cites initiatives to improve the veterans department.

The Trump Ministry of Education has however been criticized for canceling the protections afforded to student borrowers by the Obama era.

Meaning. Bernie SandersBernie Sanders: Senate Democrats Push for Defense Policy Bill for Arms Control Language. Sanders' best advisor: "He has always been underestimated". (I-Vt.) And Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenSenegalese Democrats Push Defense Policy Bill to Arms Control Language Sanders Senior Advisor: "He's always been underestimated" (D-Mass.) Are among the prominent progressives who have called for the adoption of legislation removing much of the debt of students nationwide, saying that this would promote opportunities and would fight against income inequality.

At one point, Trump told participants that he would refrain from pronouncing his re-election slogan, as the AMVETS appearance was funded by taxpayers and was "not a speech." the country". But he quickly stated that he hoped to "keep America great" and had touched on a few topics that came up regularly during his rallies with his supporters.

Although he remained mostly on the screenplay, Trump said that he was pulling out of the "horrible" Iran nuclear deal, touting the economic boost associated with making new equipment. military and criticized the "false news" by designating the press gathered in the auditorium.

The Chair thanked a host of participants, including the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell The McConnellGOP Group calls on Republican Senators to stand up to McConnell on election security in new announcements. The Hill & # 39; s Morning Report: Trump presents NRA with ideas on guns and lighter taxes NRA anchored in force with Trump PLUS (R-Ky.) And Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R).

Trump congratulated McConnell as "someone very special" and pledged to campaign for the GOP leader when he will be re-elected next year. The president was scheduled to participate in a fundraiser for Bevin later Wednesday in Louisville.

Earlier in the speech, Trump also recognized Woody Williams, a World War II veteran and recipient of Medal of Honor.

"I wanted one, but they said I would not qualify, Woody," Trump joked. "I say, can I give it to you anyway?" They say, "I do not think it's a good idea."