The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision against President Biden's student loan forgiveness initiative has drawn praise from Republican presidential hopefuls. The justices deemed the plan, which aimed to provide billions in federal loan relief, an overreach of executive authority, lacking explicit congressional approval.

This ruling blocks over 40 million borrowers from receiving the promised $10,000 in loan forgiveness, dealing a significant blow to one of Biden's central campaign pledges. Former Vice President Mike Pence lauded the decision, labeling the original plan a constitutional breach and criticizing the idea of transferring debt from high earners in major cities to taxpayers who responsibly managed their finances. He emphasized his role in appointing justices who uphold a strict interpretation of the law.

Senator Tim Scott echoed this sentiment, denouncing the initiative as both unlawful and unethical. He advocated for strengthening vocational training and apprenticeships, emphasizing alternative paths to success beyond college. Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and ambassador, concurred, stating that the president's authority doesn't extend to arbitrarily canceling debts for select groups while ignoring others who fulfilled their loan obligations. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the plan's policy implications, arguing it incentivized irresponsible borrowing.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum underscored the principle of loan repayment and criticized the plan's potential inflationary impact. Democratic challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while acknowledging the legal vulnerability of the plan, termed the outcome "unfortunate." He criticized Biden's approach as ineffective and pledged to prioritize legislative solutions for student debt relief if elected.