Overview

• 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.