JD Vance Affirms Clear Connection Between Illegal Immigration And Rising Housing Costs, Supports Crackdown as Positive Step

Vice President JD Vance has publicly connected illegal immigration with increasing housing costs after a report highlighted changes in rental markets. In a post on X, Vance described the relationship between undocumented migration and soaring housing prices as as clear as day.

He expressed support for ongoing government measures, stating that progress is being made while noting that there is still much to be done, referring to the Trump administrations efforts to enforce stricter immigration policies.

The connection between illegal immigration and rising housing costs is unmistakable. We are proud to be moving in the right direction. Still so much to do.

Vances remarks responded to a statement from Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, who reported a halt in the release of undocumented immigrants into the U.S. for six months and claimed that two million had been removed. Turner linked these actions to a drop in rents, now declining for the fourth consecutive month.

Six months with no undocumented immigrants released. Two million removed. Rents fall for the fourth straight month. Coincidence? I think not!

The comments come amid broader shifts in the housing market. Recent reports indicate that U.S. apartment rents are decreasing while vacancy rates reach record highs. This trend has been attributed to an expansion in housing supply and a decline in demand, especially among younger renters. In November, the national median rent dropped 1% to $1,367, marking a year-over-year decrease of 1.1% and a 5.2% drop from the 2022 peak.

Data also show that new home prices have fallen below existing home prices for the first time since 2005, illustrating a significant shift in affordability. Meanwhile, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have decreased to 6.17%, and overall housing cost inflation has slowed to a four-year low.

Despite these trends, critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren argue that landlords are still overcharging renters, accusing the administration of approving tools and agreements that allow continued rent increases.

Overall, Vances statements underscore a belief that stricter immigration enforcement and housing policy adjustments are contributing to improvements in housing affordability, while also emphasizing that further actions are necessary.

Author: Chloe Ramirez