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Republicans Admit Trump’s “Affordability” Claim Misses, Target Investor Home Purchases

8/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that “affordability” is a “con job” was admitted by United States Republicans as failing to resonate ahead of the November 3 election.
Vice President JD Vance told Rogan that Wall Street treats homes, jobs and health care as investments for the wealthy.
Senator Josh Hawley (Mo.) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) criticized corporate giveaways and cuts and backed restrictions on investors buying homes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that “affordability” is a “con job” was admitted by United States Republicans as failing to resonate ahead of the November 3 election.
Vice President JD Vance told Rogan that Wall Street treats homes, jobs and health care as investments for the wealthy.
Senator Josh Hawley (Mo.) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) criticized corporate giveaways and cuts and backed restrictions on investors buying homes.