Ben Kamens, a Democratic spokesman, has faced backlash after publicly thanking President Joe Biden for the cancellation of his student debt. Kamens expressed his gratitude in a tweet, attributing the debt forgiveness to the importance of elections. However, this statement has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that the American taxpayers, rather than Biden, should be credited for footing the bill. A community note also suggested that the American people should be thanked. Some have criticized Kamens for celebrating the cancellation of loans he voluntarily took on, while others have accused the administration of using this as a campaign tactic.
Democratic spokesman faces backlash after praising Biden for forgiving his student loans https://t.co/la7Ei7HWGO
“Thank you Joe Biden for stealing from the labor and wages of other people and giving the money to me.” Print 100 copies of this tweet and hand them out to the working class people who foot the bill for this guy’s college classes. https://t.co/NoNLLAyoqg
Not only did taxpayers pay for this Hill flack to go to a college he refused to pay for, the letter that went out is a campaign flyer for Biden. Also: who brags about refusing to pay back loans you voluntarily took on? https://t.co/ir9TMfvBo3
YOUR REACTION: Ben Kamens (@BeeKamens) writes, "Just got a call to let me know my student debt has been canceled. This is why elections matter. Thanks @JoeBiden." A community note said the American people should be thanked, not Joe Biden. https://t.co/2umuvXXkJv
YOUR REACTION: Ben Kamens (@BeeKamens) writes, "Just got a call to let me know my student debt has been canceled. This is why elections matter. Thanks @JoeBiden." A community mote said the American people should be thanked, not Joe Biden. https://t.co/U1lIzG9boM