Trump blindsides GOP, refusing to sign bipartisan housing bill

President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell this morning, canceling plans to sign a landmark housing affordability bill until he gets action on his controversial elections overhaul legislation.

Trump's insistence on the “SAVE America Act” — threatening to tank a major political win on affordability — drew quick backlash from some congressional Republicans. Some wondered why the president was sabotaging their carefully coordinated strategy to show voters that they are working on cost-of-living issues ahead of the midterms.

CNN's chief Congressional correspondent Manu Raju reports from Capitol Hill, and CNN's Dana Bash covers the implications of Trump's sudden move with her Inside Politics panel.

0:00 Republican lawmaker speaks about housing bill just before Trump cancels signing ceremony 1:17 Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reacts to Trump's sudden reversal 1:55 Manu Raju says Sen. Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) was caught off guard by Trump's decision 5:08 Housing bill passed with “overwhelming” bipartisan support 6:05 Republican senator reacts to Trump backing out of bill signing 8:54 Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks out

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