The Next Step for the GSEs
The reelection of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency has ignited a flurry of speculation about whether his second administration will attempt to reprivatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, also known as government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). President Trump sought to end the conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie in his first term, but those endeavors were cut short when his tenure came to an end. The effort is expected to gain momentum under the second Trump administration as his party will also control both branches of Congress. If the Trump administration does pursue privatization, the process is unlikely to move quickly as several significant hurdles remain.
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