A House Democratic staffer, Ben Kamens, publicly thanked President Biden for canceling his $8,250 student loan debt, sparking backlash online. Despite his $80,000+ taxpayer-funded salary, Kamens celebrated the debt forgiveness, drawing criticism for shifting the burden to other taxpayers. This incident reignited debates on fairness, especially for those who did not attend college or already paid off their loans. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Kamens' boss, had previously opposed broad student debt forgiveness, questioning the impact on those who diligently paid their debts and the lack of Congressional involvement in such decisions.