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Trump's GSE Release Plan Faces Major Hurdles Ahead

12/19/2025

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The Trump administration's attempt to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control faces major obstacles, as reported by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Revising capital requirements may take "months if not years," with a one-in-three chance of not finishing before Trump's term ends.
Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman suggests reclassifying GSE dividends as debt payments, though this has a low likelihood of success.
Fannie Mae's shares have risen amid IPO speculation, but the company still has a $25.4 billion capital deficit.
Upcoming earnings reports and regulatory decisions will significantly impact the companies' futures.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's attempt to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control faces major obstacles, as reported by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Revising capital requirements may take "months if not years," with a one-in-three chance of not finishing before Trump's term ends.
Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman suggests reclassifying GSE dividends as debt payments, though this has a low likelihood of success.
Fannie Mae's shares have risen amid IPO speculation, but the company still has a $25.4 billion capital deficit.
Upcoming earnings reports and regulatory decisions will significantly impact the companies' futures.