President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill, which is set to become law at midnight despite his refusal. The decision is a result of Trump’s frustration with Senate Republicans’ inability to advance separate elections overhaul legislation, including voter ID and proof-of-citizenship measures.
Housing Bill to Become Law Without Trump’s Signature
The housing bill, which has been hailed as the largest housing affordability bill in a generation, will become law without Trump’s signature. The bill’s passage is a significant achievement for Republican lawmakers, who had hoped to tout the moment as a historic economic achievement ahead of midterm elections.
However, Trump’s refusal to sign the bill has dealt a major blow to vulnerable lawmakers in his own party. The president has dismissed the bill as ‘a yawn’ and ‘so unimportant’ compared to his efforts to secure voter ID legislation.
Trump’s decision has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue that the president is prioritizing his personal priorities over the needs of American families. ‘Donald Trump cares so little about bringing down YOUR housing costs that he’s refusing to sign the biggest housing bill in 30 years,’ said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
