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Trump Considers Releasing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Amid Criticism

5/22/2025

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President Trump is contemplating the bold move of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from their 2008 government conservatorship, citing their impressive financial recovery. However, critics are sounding alarms, warning that this decision could shake the mortgage market, potentially driving up rates and making housing less affordable for countless Americans.

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President Trump is contemplating the bold move of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from their 2008 government conservatorship, citing their impressive financial recovery. However, critics are sounding alarms, warning that this decision could shake the mortgage market, potentially driving up rates and making housing less affordable for countless Americans.