Trump Admin Cracks Down on Illegal Aliens in Public Housing

The Trump administration has announced a new initiative aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from accessing federally subsidized housing, as part of a collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A memorandum of understanding emphasizes the need to prioritize American citizens, particularly veterans and low-income families, amid ongoing housing shortages. The agreement includes enhanced data sharing to identify illegal aliens who are ineligible for housing assistance. HUD Secretary Scott Turner and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem criticized prior policies for allegedly prioritizing undocumented immigrants over American citizens. They stated that American tax dollars should benefit only U.S. residents and warned illegal immigrants to leave the country. Citing a report, they highlighted that 59% of illegal alien households receive some form of welfare, costing taxpayers approximately $42 billion.