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Donald Trump’s promises about affordability before the election look further away than ever this week, after he suffered a backlash over comments he made on wanting to put “house prices up”.
Trump spoke during a cabinet meeting on Thursday (January 29) and sparked a backlash after being accused of wanting to make it harder than ever for first time buyers to get on the property ladder.
He said: “We’re not going to destroy the value of their homes so that somebody that didn’t work very hard can buy a home.
“I don’t want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up for people who own their homes. And they can be assured that’s what’s going to happen.”
The comments sparked a major pushback on social media, with commentators and Democrats criticising the president.
Rep. Jason Crow wrote: “Millions of hardworking folks can’t afford to buy—and the President’s tariffs are making it even more expensive.”
Commentator Ron Filipkowski wrote: "Trump to young people hoping to afford a home in the near future: Tough s***."
Another wrote: "Excellent A+ messaging for the gen Z'ers who feel like owning a home is out of reach, keep it up Mr. President!"
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