Trump’s affordability crisis hits his supporters hardest as he calls housing bill of ‘minor importance’
Summary
President Donald Trump has delayed signing a bipartisan housing bill designed to increase homebuilding in the U.S. because he wants Congress to pass stricter voting laws first. At the same time, rising home costs, energy prices, and healthcare premiums are making life harder for many Americans, including Trump’s own supporters like farmers.Key Facts
- The typical U.S. home costs more than five times the average family income.
- New home construction dropped over 14% in May 2025 compared to the previous year.
- Congress passed a bipartisan bill to speed up homebuilding by easing some federal rules.
- President Trump refuses to sign the housing bill until voting laws are changed to require proof of citizenship for voters.
- Rising energy costs partly result from Trump’s policies, including cuts to renewable energy subsidies and tensions with Iran.
- Healthcare premiums rose about 58% after government subsidies ended, likely reducing health insurance enrollment.
- Trump’s trade policies and immigration crackdowns have negatively affected American farmers and the labor force.
- The administration gave $12 billion to farmers to address lost exports and market disruptions.
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