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Citi CEO Fraser pitches Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offerings to Trump.
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 11:41 pm ET1min read
Citi CEO Jane Fraser met with President Trump to discuss possible public stock offerings for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The meeting aimed to pitch Citi's offerings for the government-sponsored enterprises.
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser at the White House to discuss possible public stock offerings for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The meeting aimed to pitch Citi's offerings for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) [1].Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under federal conservatorship since 2008 following the financial crisis. They have since rebuilt capital reserves, repaid their Treasury loans, and returned to consistent profitability. The administration plans to take both firms public, potentially with a large share offering, while keeping government mortgage guarantees and oversight [2].
The meetings follow those held in late July with other bank leaders, including Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon. Jane Fraser and other Wall Street bank executives, including those from Bank of America and Wells Fargo, have pitched the president or plan to [3].
Taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public would end a far-reaching government backstop that was intended to be a temporary reprieve. However, it could also make mortgages pricier and harder to obtain if the entities guaranteeing fully return to the private sector. Analysts noted that while Trump has been willing to risk economic turmoil in his wide-ranging tariff agenda, there may be more sensitivity to drama in mortgage rates, which are highly visible and familiar to many consumers [1].
The White House declined to comment on the private meetings. The administration's plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain under scrutiny, with analysts and investors closely watching the developments.
References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/trump-met-citi-bofa-ceos-discuss-plans-fannie-freddie-sources-say-2025-08-06/
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4480533-citi-ceo-fraser-meets-with-trump-to-pitch-fannie-mae-freddie-mac-offerings---report
[3] https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/trump-met-citigroup-bofa-ceos-discuss-fannie-freddie-sources-say-2025-08-06/
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