President Trump has delayed signing a bipartisan housing bill, instead demanding that Congress first pass election-related legislation. The housing bill proposed measures to increase home construction at a time when inadequate supply is driving up prices.
Election Legislation Priority
However, President Trump said he would not sign the bill until Congress passes the Save America Act, a long-stalled bill that aims to require voter ID at the polls and proof of citizenship during voter registration. Democrats criticized the decision, saying it shows the president does not prioritize addressing high housing prices.
When asked whether the election legislation was more important to him than resolving the housing crisis, President Trump said, ‘Every election is important. We’re doing very well.’ The situation underscores ongoing friction between the president and his party, with discussions likely continuing behind closed doors as President Trump meets with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
