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Republicans Split on Trump's Ban of Home Buyers

2/27/2026

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  • Republicans are divided over U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to ban large institutional buyers of single-family homes.
  • Sen. Jim Banks backs the initiative, while Sen. Thom Tillis says it distracts from the housing shortage.
  • The White House seeks to include the ban in bipartisan housing legislation, but Democrats remain skeptical.
  • Rep. Emanuel Cleaver expresses concerns about government dictating housing purchases.