Trump pushes Fannie Mae public plan amid policy flip-flop
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President Trump is stirring the financial pot by advocating for Fannie Mae to keep its U.S. guarantee as a public firm, a move that rekindles heated debates about mortgage giants and government involvement in the market. The plan has drawn skeptical glances from experts used to more conventional solutions.
The president said that he is working to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public.
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Trump Says Fannie Mae to Keep US Guarantee as Public Firm Bloomberg.com
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