The Auron MacIntyre Show Can Trump Ban Usury? | Guest: Matthew Williams | 1/14/26
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Jan 16, 2026 Matthew Williams, known as 'the prudentialist', joins for a lively discussion on Donald Trump's bold economic plans. They delve into the implications of banning corporate purchases of single-family homes and capping credit card interest at 10%. Williams analyzes how these policies could reshape local housing markets and the potential pushback from conservatives who view them as socialist. They also tackle the intricacies of enforcing interest caps and the need for improved financial literacy. The conversation is both insightful and timely!
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Trump's Domestic Populist Pivot
- Trump is pivoting to domestic economic populism with two headline proposals: banning large corporations from buying single-family homes and capping credit-card interest at 10%.
- These proposals aim to reframe Republicans as the party addressing affordability and to set a legislative agenda for Congress.
Housing Restriction Is Politically Popular
- Banning large institutional buyers of single-family homes is rhetorically popular and hard for Democrats to oppose.
- The main barrier will be lawmakers' donor ties to financial institutions like BlackRock, not public sentiment.
Force Congress To Commit In Writing
- Push Congress to codify restrictions on institutional purchases so executive actions can't be easily reversed.
- Use bipartisan pressure and public outrage to force representatives to choose between donors and voters.
