Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going public? Trump's new move linked to infamous Project 2025

Donald Trump said he is considering making Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) public

Updated on: May 22, 2025, 04:54:57 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is considering making Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) public. The two are key in the housing finance system. While the president did not give a timeline, several social media users linked his latest move to the infamous Project 2025.

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“I am giving very serious consideration to bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public. I will be speaking with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, William Pulte, among others, and will be making a decision in the near future. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are doing very well, throwing off a lot of CASH, and the time would seem to be right. Stay tuned!” Trump posted on Truth Social.

This move has sparked speculation about its alignment with Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint drafted by The Heritage Foundation and allies to reshape federal governance under a Republican administration. Donald Trump has time and again denied links to Project 2025.

Social media users pointed out that the Project 2025 blueprint calls for ending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s conservatorship, arguing it stifles competition and exposes taxpayers to bailout risks. This aligns with longstanding GOP goals to reduce government control over the mortgage market, as noted in Project 2025’s housing section.

“I read the 900+ page Project 2025 document so you don't have to (Part 3): Project 2025 proposes to completely eliminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This would severely restrict liquidity, affordability, and stability in the housing market (making it even less attainable),” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

"Straight out of Project 2025: Chapter 22: “The Treasury Department should work to end the conservatorships and move toward privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,” another one added.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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