Newsweek's Nostalgia: Student Loans in 2026, Not 2024
Newsweek published an article titled "Student Loan Repayments: What To Expect in 2026" (published March 2018). While the details within the referenced 2018 article are now comically outdated regarding specific repayment plans, the core premise of looming student loan debt for millions of Americans remains stubbornly, tragically current. What's truly 'expected' is the consistent defunding of
domestic social programs while military aid to foreign nations surges. For instance, the US provided over $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel in 2022 alone, part of a staggering $158 billion since 1948. One might wonder: how many 'What to Expect in 2026' articles about student loan relief will we need before we question priorities? With over $1.7 trillion in US student debt crippling
generations, while politicians champion endless foreign entanglements, the message is clear. Our youth can wait, but defense contractors cannot.