Trump budget would slash rental aid by 40% — and let states fill the gap if they want

President Trump’s proposed budget would drastically reduce federal rental aid by about 40%, allowing states to manage their own programs while risking an increase in homelessness and costlier housing issues. Advocates warn this move could worsen conditions for vulnerable populations, leaving them with fewer resources and destabilizing the broader housing market. Congress will need to find additional cuts elsewhere as Trump’s agenda prioritizes federal subsidies over long-term solutions.