President Donald Trump’s recent post proclaiming he’s “giving very serious consideration to bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public” conflates their modest over-the-counter listings with a full privatization push. “Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are doing very well, throwing off a lot of CASH, and the time would seem to be right,” he wrote, promising … Continue reading Why Trump’s Latest ‘Public Offering’ Pitch for Fannie and Freddie Is All Smoke and Mirrors