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Trump's Budget Cuts Housing Aid for 8 Million Americans

11/7/2025

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The administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump is dismantling federal housing support.
Proposed changes could strip assistance from over 8 million low-income individuals amid rising housing costs and homelessness.
Trump's 2026 budget proposes a 43% cut to federal rental assistance, potentially leaving about 170,000 people without support.
Advocates say permanent housing solutions are needed and that current policies favor wealthy interests over basic rights to housing and food.

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The administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump is dismantling federal housing support.
Proposed changes could strip assistance from over 8 million low-income individuals amid rising housing costs and homelessness.
Trump's 2026 budget proposes a 43% cut to federal rental assistance, potentially leaving about 170,000 people without support.
Advocates say permanent housing solutions are needed and that current policies favor wealthy interests over basic rights to housing and food.