Brace yourselves, folks- help might finally be on the horizon for Americans drowning in sky-high housing costs under the Trump administration’s latest push.

The White House is rolling out a comprehensive effort to tackle the housing affordability crisis, with a major plan set to be revealed early in the new year, as Fox News reports.

On Sunday, White House economic director Kevin Hassett dropped the news that the administration is going all-in to address the sticker shock facing homebuyers.

Trump's Cabinet in Full Crisis Mode

This isn’t just a side project -- Hassett emphasized that the entire Cabinet is mobilized to brainstorm solutions for struggling Americans.

“Everybody in the whole Cabinet is working on trying to get housing to be more affordable,” Hassett told Fox News Sunday.

Let’s be real -- while it’s nice to see the team effort, one has to wonder if this urgency would exist without the political heat Trump’s facing over the economy.

Housing Plan Details Coming Soon

Hassett also hinted at a significant announcement, promising a detailed proposal that could lift the spirits of those priced out of the American Dream.

“We are going to have a plan, a big plan, to announce sometime soon in the new year that's going to be very good news for the American people who feel like it’s not affordable to buy a home anymore,” he added.

That’s a bold claim, but with homeownership feeling like a fantasy for many, the pressure is on to deliver more than just shiny promises.

Political Pressure Fuels Policy Push

The timing isn’t random -- housing affordability has turned into a political albatross for President Trump, while Democrats have seized the issue to score wins in recent state and local elections.

In places like Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, Democrat candidates hammered Trump’s economic policies, linking them to soaring housing and utility costs, and voters ate it up.

With a Fox News survey showing 76% of voters rating the economy poorly, and twice as many blaming Trump over his predecessor, the administration can’t afford to ignore this any longer.

Can Trump Turn the Tide?

Trump’s approval on economic matters has hit rock bottom, even among some loyal supporters, with overall job disapproval at a record high.

Previous discussions on housing within the administration have floated ideas like loosening zoning rules and promoting extended mortgage options, but skepticism remains about whether these will translate into real relief.

After Christmas, Cabinet officials are slated to huddle with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to hash out these proposals, with a vetted list of ideas ready to be presented in the coming weeks.