Nancy Pelosi Says Trump Willing To 'Cruelly' Hold The American Dream Hostage As President Calls Housing Affordability Bill 'So Unimportant'
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s remarks dismissing a bipartisan housing affordability bill sparked criticism from Democrats, who accused him of putting political priorities ahead of one of Americans’ biggest economic concerns. Trump Downplays Housing Bill While Prioritizing SAVE America Act Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump said he had not yet decided whether to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This is a bipartisan measure designed to increase the nation’s housing supply through faster environmental reviews, new grant programs and fewer restrictions on prefabricated housing. Trump was asked about his plans for the housing bill. In response, he said, “I don’t know. I think it’s so unimportant compared to the SAVE America Act.” Q: What are your plans for the housing bill? TRUMP: I don't know. I think it's so unimportant...
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s remarks dismissing a bipartisan housing affordability bill sparked criticism from Democrats, who accused him of putting political priorities ahead of one of Americans’ biggest economic concerns. Trump Downplays Housing Bill While Prioritizing SAVE America Act Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump said he had not yet decided whether to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This is a bipartisan measure designed to increase the nation’s housing supply through faster environmental reviews, new grant programs and fewer restrictions on prefabricated housing. Trump was asked about his plans for the housing bill.
In response, he said, “I don’t know. ” Q: What are your plans for the housing bill? TRUMP: I don't know. I think it's so unimportant when compared to the SAVE America Act.
It's very bipartisan. That means the Democrats like it. ) wrote on X, “The President is willing to cruelly hold the American Dream hostage if it means giving himself more power. ” The President is willing to cruelly hold the American Dream hostage if it means giving himself more power.
As always, when Donald Trump wins, working families lose. - Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 29, 2026 Sen. " - Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 29, 2026 Sen. ” The most important housing affordability legislation passed by Congress in the past three decades is being held hostage on the President’s desk.
Working people need paths to financial security now more than ever. Donald Trump must sign this bill into law. - Ed Markey (@EdMarkey) June 29, 2026 Meanwhile, Gov. 25 billion affordable housing bond proposal while criticizing the delay in enacting the federal housing measure.
25 billion affordable housing bond proposal. com/9fg4AosgzD - Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 30, 2026 Housing Bill Awaits Trump’s Decision The comments came after Trump last week canceled a planned signing ceremony for the housing bill as he pushed congressional Republicans to instead advance the SAVE America Act. S. citizenship to register to vote and establish a national voter database using state voter registration records.
) said Sunday that the legislation would be transmitted to the White House on Monday. Under federal law, Trump has 10 days, excluding Sundays, to sign or veto the measure. If he takes no action while Congress remains in session, the bill becomes law without his signature. 2% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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