Trump says he will not sign landmark housing bill in protest
President Donald Trump has announced he will refuse to sign a bipartisan housing bill in protest of the Senate's failure to pass the 'SAVE Act,' which mandates voter ID requirements. The housing bill is expected to become law automatically due to the expiration of the presidential signature window.
Why it matters
This standoff highlights the use of executive leverage in legislative disputes and the ongoing political tension surrounding U.S. election integrity laws.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Madeline Halpert Getty Images President Donald Trump has said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill into law in protest over the US Senate's failure to pass voter ID legislation.
The housing bill, approved by Congress last month, is set to become law automatically at midnight on Friday, unless the president decides to veto it.
Experts have said the housing bill marks the most comprehensive action from Congress on lowering house costs for renters and homebuyers in the 21st Century.
Trump, who has repeatedly made false claims of widespread fraud altering the results of US elections, wants Republicans to prioritise the voter ID bill ahead of the November midterm elections.
On Friday, in a long Truth Social post, the president reiterated his demand.
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