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The video then skewered Trump for getting a draft deferment during the Vietnam War because of bone spurs.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The deferments had actually added about $4,000 in interest to his debt, according to ProPublica’s analysis of Hutchinson’s loan records.
—Byard Duncan, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2024
One thing to note: Interest still accrues during deferment or forbearance.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Other changes included allowing loan approval without a personal guarantee and a two-year repayment deferment.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The deferments had actually added about $4,000 in interest to his debt, according to ProPublica’s analysis of Hutchinson’s loan records.
—Byard Duncan, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2024
One thing to note: Interest still accrues during deferment or forbearance.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Other changes included allowing loan approval without a personal guarantee and a two-year repayment deferment.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Deferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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