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Trump Administration Targets Housing Benefits for Illegal Immigrants with New MOU

The Trump administration introduces an agreement to prevent illegal aliens from accessing federal housing assistance, prioritizing American citizens amid a housing crisis.

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The effort comes a month after President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) to "ensure taxpayer resources are not used to incentivize or support illegal immigration."
Kristi Noem, Scott Turner establish effort to end 'exploitation of housing programs' by illegal immigrants
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American tax dollars should be used for the benefit of American citizens, especially when it comes to an issue as pressing as our nation’s housing crisis.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem partners with HUD to end government-funded housing for illegal aliens: 'The gravy train is over'
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The Trump administration aims to end the “wasteful misappropriation” of taxpayer money going to subsidize housing for illegal migrants by having DHS “identify illegal aliens who are ineligible for Federal housing assistance” to HUD, according to the new memorandum of understanding between the two agencies.
Trump admin moves to crack down on illegal migrants living in public housing: ‘wasteful misappropriation’ of taxpayer money
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Updated: Mar 25th, 2025, 12:46 AM ET

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In a bid to eliminate what it deems the misuse of taxpayer funds, the Trump administration has announced an interagency agreement between HUD and DHS. This MOU aims to stop illegal aliens from benefitting from public housing programs and ensures that federal assistance is reserved for American citizens. HUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasized the need to address the housing crisis in the U.S., while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem criticized the Biden administration for allegedly prioritizing illegal immigrants over citizens. The new arrangement will enhance data sharing to determine eligibility for housing assistance, aiming to create a more taxpayer-focused system.

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