By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-elizabeth-warren-says-trump-called-her-and-talked-credit-card-rates-housing-costs Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Trump called her and talked credit card rates, housing costs Politics Jan 12, 2026 4:00 PM EST Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., had just given a speech calling on President Donald Trump to use his leverage to address high prices — and in an unusual move, he gave her a phone call. While on the phone, she said, she gave him advice about his recent push to cap credit card rates and lower housing costs. "No more delays. It's time to deliver relief for American families." READ MORE: Banks balk as Trump pushes for 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates The White House did not respond to an Associated Press request for comment. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Earlier in the day, Warren accused Trump of raising costs for American families and doing little to address affordability. "He sure knows how to get on the phone," regarding Venezuela and the Epstein files, Warren said during her speech. "But is he on the phone to say, 'Move that housing bill so that we can start right now?'" READ MORE: Is the 30% rule for rent still relevant? Here's what experts think That prompted Trump to call the Democratic senator he has goaded for years. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., had just given a speech calling on President Donald Trump to use his leverage to address high prices — and in an unusual move, he gave her a phone call. While on the phone, she said, she gave him advice about his recent push to cap credit card rates and lower housing costs. "No more delays. It's time to deliver relief for American families." READ MORE: Banks balk as Trump pushes for 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates The White House did not respond to an Associated Press request for comment. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Earlier in the day, Warren accused Trump of raising costs for American families and doing little to address affordability. "He sure knows how to get on the phone," regarding Venezuela and the Epstein files, Warren said during her speech. "But is he on the phone to say, 'Move that housing bill so that we can start right now?'" READ MORE: Is the 30% rule for rent still relevant? Here's what experts think That prompted Trump to call the Democratic senator he has goaded for years. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now