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Trump holding housing reform hostage over Save America Act
Key takeaways
- The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act wasn t some narrow partisan victory.
- Then, just an hour before President Trump was scheduled to sign it, he canceled the signing ceremony.
- Supporters of the SAVE America Act say the bill is necessary to ensure that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act wasn t some narrow partisan victory. It passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. The goal was straightforward: make housing more affordable, cut red tape, and address some of the barriers that have made homeownership feel out of reach.
Then, just an hour before President Trump was scheduled to sign it, he canceled the signing ceremony.
In a Truth Social post, the president wrote: Today s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency.
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