What Just Happened—and Why It Affects You Directly On January 8, 2026, Trump announced that he was directing $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This isn’t a backroom policy—it’s being rolled out as a public gesture to “help Americans afford homes.” But here’s the reality: when the government forces interest rates down, it doesn’t make homes cheaper—it makes them more expensive. Sellers hike prices. Builders chase margins. And buyers? Buyers get pushed into deeper, longer-lasting debt. If you’re in the market for a home, this plan doesn’t help you buy—it pressures you into overpaying in a rigged environment. This Is Quantitative Easing—Just Under a New Banner This isn’t market liberalization. It’s executive-level liquidity manipulation…
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