Trump hammers the poor, keeps his entitlements

[billvon 3,131]

I hope no one is surprised by this at this point.
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Trump seeks sharp cuts to housing aid, except for program that brings him millions

By Shawn Boburg June 20 at 6:22 PM
WaPo

President Trump’s budget calls for sharply reducing funding for programs that shelter the poor and combat homelessness — with a notable exception: It leaves intact a type of federal housing subsidy that is paid directly to private landlords.

One of those landlords is Trump himself, who earns millions of dollars each year as a part-owner of Starrett City, the nation’s largest subsidized housing complex. Trump’s 4 percent stake in the Brooklyn complex earned him at least $5 million between January of last year and April 15, according to his recent financial disclosure.
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[Rick 67]

It is amazing how much $$$ can be made off of 'affordable" housing

You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early!

[TriGirl 349]

Rick

It is amazing how much $$$ can be made off of 'affordable" housing

At first I was horrified that I fall into that category -- I have a rental occupied by a tenant who gets more than half her rent paid by a government program. But then realized that I would make that income regardless of who lived in the house. That particular tenant would just be SOL if she lost out on that program -- trying to find a home she could afford for herself and her three kids on whatever it is she makes.

So, I'm not such a monster, because my property can be rented to anyone, and I bring in the same regardless of who pays.

See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus

Shut Up & Jump!

[kallend 2,175]

billvon

Trump seeks sharp cuts to housing aid, except for program that brings him millions

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.