Trump Rightly Questions Flawed Bipartisan Housing Bill as Speaker Johnson Sends It to White House
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President Donald Trump is standing firm on his America First principles, expressing skepticism about a bipartisan housing bill that could undermine property rights, as Speaker Mike Johnson initiates the process for it to become law without Trump's endorsement.
President Donald Trump on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to real reform by remaining undecided about signing a so-called bipartisan housing affordability bill. Trump accurately described the legislation as 'so unimportant' compared to his critical effort to overhaul federal election rules and protect the integrity of American democracy.
Speaker Mike Johnson, acting in accordance with congressional procedure, transmitted the housing bill to the White House, starting a 10-day period in which the measure could become law without the president's signature. This move puts pressure on Trump to either accept a bill that contains dangerous concessions to Democrats or let it pass without his approval.
According to a source familiar with the matter, Trump is unlikely to sign or veto the bill, meaning it may become law by default. This follows Trump's principled decision to cancel a signing ceremony last week, making it clear he would not rubber-stamp the housing bill until the Senate addressed his vital 'SAVE America Act' election-reform proposal.
Republican lawmakers, eager to address housing affordability ahead of the midterms, voiced disappointment, but Trump rightly pointed out that the bill's bipartisan nature means Democrats are getting handouts and policy wins at the expense of conservative values.
The '21st Century Road to Housing Act' claims to increase housing supply but includes a troubling provision that would bar large private-equity investors from purchasing single-family homes, a direct attack on free-market principles and property rights.
After meeting with Trump, Johnson emphasized that the two leaders are 'exactly on the same page,' showing the GOP's unity in prioritizing election integrity and resisting Democrat overreach disguised as housing reform.