Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said the Biden-Harris administration allowed illegal aliens to obtain housing benefits and access government-backed mortgages, contributing to rising housing costs and tightening supply.
Turner discussed the issue during an interview on Mornings with Maria, where he detailed recent actions taken by HUD and the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the misuse of taxpayer-funded housing programs.
Maria Bartiromo opened the discussion by addressing the impact of illegal immigration on housing availability.
“Probing how illegal immigrants have put a strain on the housing market. What can you tell us? You signed a memorandum with the DHS to end wasteful misappropriation of taxpayer money, absolutely, for, quote, illegal alien exploitation of housing programs. You’re also working with the Federal Housing Administration to crack down on government backed mortgages for illegals. How do they get a mortgage if you’re actually illegal in the country?” Bartiromo asked.
Turner said the problem intensified under the prior administration.
“Well, Maria, you know, during the Biden administration, there were over 12 million illegal aliens that came over the border, straining our housing supply and making the cost go up,” Turner said.
He added that HUD and DHS leadership had entered into a formal agreement to stop unlawful access to federal housing benefits.
“And so we work with Secretary known at DHS, as you alluded to, to make sure that only American citizens are living in HUD funded housing.”
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Turner also said the department ended access to FHA-backed mortgages for individuals in the country illegally.
“We also took away FHA backed mortgages from illegal aliens during the Biden administration, they turned a blind eye, but we’re going to keep the law to make sure that these mortgages, which are backed by the taxpayer, go only to the American people.”
He emphasized that HUD is implementing new reporting requirements for public housing authorities to verify occupancy.
“And lastly, we are mandating that every public housing authority give us a comprehensive account who is living in every unit in taxpayer HUD funded housing.”
US Department of Housing Secretary Scott Turner confirms Democrats were allowing illegals to purchase homes in America and American taxpayers were buying their homes
Again, American taxpayers have been paying for homes for illegals. Literally making their mortgage payments… pic.twitter.com/PPDSvKR0eW
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The memorandum between HUD and DHS directs federal agencies to prevent ineligible individuals from using taxpayer-supported housing programs and requires heightened verification standards across public housing authorities nationwide.
Turner said the goal is to ensure housing benefits are reserved for citizens and legal residents in accordance with federal law.
HUD’s recent initiatives come amid broader administration efforts to address the effects of high housing demand, constrained supply, and increased federal scrutiny of benefits programs.
