What a private Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac could look like

Tue, Dec 31, 2024, 7:52 AM

In social media posts on X, billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman suggested that Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) — the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, respectively — could exit their government conservatorship and go private in 2026 in President-elect Donald Trump's second term.

Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills break down Ackman's comments and Wall Street leaderships' access to Trump and ability to shape policy.

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This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.