Trump floats taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public as deficit fears grow

President Donald Trump said he was considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public.

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• Trump said he's considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public.
• The move would privatize the mortgage giants, which have been under government control since 2008.
• Critics have said privatizing the companies could increase mortgage rates.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was "giving very serious consideration" to taking Fannie...