Trump Hands GOP Housing Fix to Address Affordability Concerns

Jan. 8, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

President Donald Trump is changing his tune on affordability, telling Republicans they can follow his lead on making it easier for people to buy their first home.

In a Truth Social post, Trump announced he would seek out Congress’ help banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, to give Americans a better shot at home ownership.

“For a very long time, buying and owning a home was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream,” Trump said. “It was the reward for working hard, and doing the right thing, but now, because of the Record High Inflation caused by Joe ...

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