Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized President Trump after he canceled a last-minute signing and press event for a bipartisan housing bill that aims to streamline permitting and limit certain corporate landlord practices. The measure, co-sponsored with Sen. Tim Scott, passed the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32. Warren said the cancellation signals indifference to American families struggling with rising costs and pointed to the president's recent remark, 'I love the inflation,' after a weak inflation report.
Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump Over Last‑Minute Cancellation Of Bipartisan Housing Bill Signing
Elizabeth Warren Blasts Trump For Flaking Out On Bipartisan Housing Bill
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a Wednesday morning news conference and bill-signing event that had been scheduled to highlight bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering housing costs. The surprise move drew sharp criticism from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who called the cancellation puzzling and frustrating.
Warren Reacts:
'I'm sorry, if you're asking me to get into Donald Trump's head and figure out what's going on there, you need somebody else,' Warren told CNBC after Trump called off the event minutes before he was due to sign the measure. 'I just ... I don't have any idea.' She added that the last-minute change looks like indifference to the cost pressures facing American families.
What the Bill Would Do
The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Warren and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), passed the Senate by 85-5 and cleared the House by 358-32. It is designed to streamline construction permitting and curb certain practices by corporate landlords as part of an effort to increase housing supply and make rents more affordable.
Political Context
Warren said the White House missed an opportunity to claim a bipartisan victory. 'He could be over here trying to claim the victory lap, and instead he's saying, "No, no." He doesn't want anything to do with it,' she said, arguing the move fits a broader pattern of ignoring rising prices and unfulfilled promises to reduce costs.
Related Remarks
Earlier this month, when pressed about a weak inflation report, the president interrupted a reporter in the Oval Office and said, 'I love the inflation.' The remark prompted criticism because the inflation data were broadly viewed as unfavorable to consumers.
Why It Matters
The episode highlights the political optics around bipartisan policy wins and raises questions about the administration's priorities on affordability as lawmakers seek tangible steps to address rising housing and living costs. Supporters of the bill say streamlining permits and limiting predatory landlord practices are practical ways to increase supply and ease price pressure for renters and buyers.
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