Trump and GOP Blame Immigrants for Housing Crisis, Experts Disagree

While Trump claims immigration drives up housing costs, research shows limited impact and highlights the role of immigrant labor in construction.

Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance propose mass deportations to address the U.S. housing affordability crisis, claiming immigrants drive up home prices.
Economists argue that immigration has a limited effect on housing costs, citing other factors like underbuilding and zoning regulations as more significant drivers.
Research indicates deporting immigrants could worsen the housing shortage by reducing the homebuilding workforce, which heavily relies on immigrant labor.
Housing experts emphasize the need to increase home construction to meet demand, rather than focusing on reducing immigration.
The debate over immigration and housing costs highlights broader economic concerns, with both parties addressing housing in their campaign platforms.