<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Donald Trump drew backlash on Thursday after vowing to keep housing prices high, even as he promotes policies he claims would improve affordability.</p><p>Trump sought during a Cabinet meeting to reassure existing homeowners who may worry that efforts to make housing more affordable could reduce the value of their properties.</p><p><strong>Politics: Critics Roast Melania Trump’s Documentary With Memes — And They're More Entertaining Than The Actual Film</strong></p><p>“Existing housing, people that own their homes, we’re gonna keep them wealthy,” Trump said. “We’re gonna keep those prices up. We’re not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody that didn’t work very hard can buy a home.”</p><p>While Trump promised his administration would work to lower interest rates and make buying easier, he said he did not want home prices to fall.</p><p>“I don’t want to drive housing prices down,” he said. “I want to drive housing prices up for people that own their homes and they can be assured that’s what’s going to happen.”</p><div><blockquote><p>Trump: &#34;People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home.&#34; pic.twitter.com/FlyaHZAspa</p><p>— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><p>The remarks drew criticism from Democrats and social media users alike.</p><p>“Are you trying to buy your first home? Trump wants your prices to go up,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth wrote on X. “But sure, Donald, keep saying affordability is a hoax.”</p><p><strong>Politics: FBI Raid In Georgia Highlights Trump's 2020 Election Obsession</strong></p><p>Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) accused Trump of not caring about making life more affordable for working families.</p><p>Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Trump’s “number one priority has been to make the wealthy, wealthier” and not helping young Americans hoping to buy their first home.</p><p>“He’s giving the middle finger to our youngest generation,” Schumer added.</p><p>Other critics online argued that Trump’s comments could further alienate Gen Z and Millennial voters struggling to enter the housing market.</p><div><blockquote><div><p>Trump's number one priority has been to make the wealthy, wealthier—it has never been the millions of young Americans looking to buy their first home.</p><p>He’s giving the middle finger to our youngest generation. @SenateDems are focused on making homeownership possible for everyone. https://t.co/b6jXbtXGyd</p></div><p>— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><p>Are you trying to buy your first home? Trump wants your prices to go up.</p><p>But sure Donald, keep saying affordability is a hoax. https://t.co/zKZmstZGTQ</p></div><p>— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Millions of families are struggling to afford a roof over their heads &amp; Trump’s response is to increase the price of housing. He doesn’t care about making your life more affordable. https://t.co/BWZaGLnhEX</p><p>— Rep. Suzan DelBene (@RepDelBene) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><p>Trump’s affordable housing plan is basically: Screw you.</p><p>This will float like a lead balloon in fast growing Central Florida. https://t.co/BBysGFqjm8</p></div><p>— Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><p>Trying to purchase a home?</p><p>Trump says “I don’t want to drive housing prices down.”</p><p>Millions of hardworking folks can't afford to buy—and the President’s tariffs are making it even more expensive. https://t.co/4Aow2eDGNz</p></div><p>— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>I’d hate to be his communications director.</p><p>— Nichole Liza (@nicholelizaq) January 30, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>I'm constantly trying to explain how the &#34;housing crisis&#34; is actually a housing conspiracy and he just... tweeted it out. https://t.co/v4RL2U3DEs</p><p>— Greg Lindsay (@Greg_Lindsay) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Anti-abundance! https://t.co/MS2gB3nMxZ</p><p>— Lydia Polgreen (@lpolgreen) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Just nuking the Gen-Z/Millennial vote for Republicans from orbit huh https://t.co/lxfBIqmZeH</p><p>— Polling USA (@USA_Polling) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Just the President saying he wants to make housing as expensive as possible &amp; thus continue the massive wealth transfer from young to old due to not building nearly enough homes. https://t.co/PzaBwkiffH</p><p>— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) January 30, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Excellent A+ messaging for the gen Z'ers who feel like owning a home is out of reach, keep it up Mr. President! https://t.co/SC3UHJdIhB</p><p>— Amanda Litman (@amandalitman) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>I hope every Gen Z man who voted for Trump to “lower housing prices” is watching this **** and feeling super embarrassed https://t.co/bRnnGNUO7V</p><p>— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) January 30, 2026</p></blockquote></div><p><em>Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost.</em></p><div><blockquote><p>WELL IF THOSE PEOPLE HAVE NO BUYERS THEY CAN'T SELL THEM NOW, CAN THEY? ******* KING IMBECILE OVER HERE.</p><p>— Nicole Lauren (@Nicole1515) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>The stupidest thing ever said publicly by any President. I think he’s extremely incompetent, unfit and way out of his depth.</p><p>— Capt M J Singleton 🇺🇸 (@NavyCaptRet63XX) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><p>So... he wants to make it harder for people to buy houses AND he wants people who already own homes to pay more in property taxes?</p><p>Does this idiot know literally anything about anything?</p></div><p>— Oliver VanDervoort (@itmeolliev) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>He reinforces the fact that he knows nothing about most of everything he talks about.</p><p>— Diane McKenna (@DianeMcKenna22) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>If you are a young person and voted for this idiot, you have to feel pretty stupid at this point. https://t.co/uwgM5I1PUK</p><p>— Greg Roderick (@GregRoderick2) January 30, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>President Trump to Millenials and Generation Z : No Homes for YOU because you “didn’t work very hard.&#34; https://t.co/SrgFZEpFHe</p><p>— Jim Bourg (@jimbourg) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>“I want to drive housing prices up” https://t.co/waRlLIlkWc</p><p>— Maya Sen (@maya_sen) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Ah yes, the American Dream: already own a home or stay poor.</p><p>— The Angry Democrat (@MatthewDiemer) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>The American Dream now requires a time machine and generational wealth.</p><p>— 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖_𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@SundaeDivine) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>So a billionaire protecting the assets of other millionaires and billionaires, but somehow the down trodden think he's on their side.</p><p>— fhools⚡️🦀 (@fhools) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>You’re never getting a house in this economy.</p><p>— Oltron (@oltron) January 30, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div><p>Gen Z and Millennials if you're listening...</p><p>&#34;Affordability is a Democrat hoax.&#34;</p><p>-- Donald 🙄</p></div><p>— Jeffrey Ⓥ (@LiftForever67) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>Yeah its over for anyone under 30-35</p><p>— Ajax🔮 (@Ajax100x) January 30, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>This is an insane thing to say—on the merits ***** politically. https://t.co/4rXXvNpIYb</p><p>— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>What the actual ****?!👀 https://t.co/T0PTLMvc3U</p><p>— Glowing Girl (@_glowingirl) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><p>@POTUS has no interest in affordability for 97% of Americans</p><p>— Angela Ryan (@Ryan2011Angela) January 29, 2026</p></blockquote></div><h3>Related...</h3><ul><li>Melania Trump’s 1-Word Take On Her Husband Stuns Critics Online</li><li>Harry Enten Says 1 Key Group Has Sharply Flipped On Trump</li><li>Laura Ingraham Gets A Very Awkward Earpiece Correction After Nicki Minaj Blunder</li></ul><p><strong>Read the original on HuffPost</strong></p></div></div>

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<p>Donald Trump faced backlash after stating he wants to keep housing prices high to benefit existing homeowners, claiming it would not harm affordability efforts. Critics, including Democrats, accused him of prioritizing the wealthy and disregarding younger generations struggling to enter the housing market. Trump's comments have sparked outrage on social media, with many arguing that his stance alienates Gen Z and Millennial voters. The remarks have been described as detrimental to those seeking to buy their first home, further intensifying the debate on housing affordability.</p>

- Donald Trump faced criticism after pledging to keep housing prices high, contradicting his claims of improving affordability.  
- He assured existing homeowners that his policies would preserve their property values while implying that affordability is a concern for those who have not "worked hard."  
- Critics argue his stance alienates younger voters and those struggling to enter the housing market, emphasizing that it prioritizes wealth preservation for the affluent over accessibility for working families.

Donald Trump Just Admits It Out Loud: ‘I Want To Drive House Prices Up’ For Homeowners