Senator Elizabeth Warren revealed that President Donald Trump called her on Monday following a high-profile speech at the National Press Club. The left-wing lawmaker had spent the morning sharply criticizing the president’s record on housing costs and governance.
Warren argued in her remarks that Trump has "done nothing but raise costs for families" since taking office. She also accused the administration of "sowing terror and chaos" in American communities.
The call from the White House came shortly after Warren suggested the president has a "credibility problem" regarding economic relief. Despite the heated rhetoric, a White House official described the conversation as "productive."
During the call, Warren urged the president to support the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. She argued the legislation is essential to building more housing and lowering costs for the American people.
The two leaders also discussed a potential cap on credit card interest rates. Trump recently proposed a 10% cap on rates for one year, a move he wants to implement by January 20, 2026.+1
"I told him that Congress can pass legislation to cap credit card rates if he will actually fight for it," Warren said in her statement. She challenged the president to leverage House Republicans to pass the measure.
The White House official confirmed the call focused on "housing affordability for the American people." The administration appears to be seeking common ground on populist economic policies as the one-year anniversary of the term approaches.
Warren’s speech also served as a warning to her own party. She argued that Democrats are "doomed to fail" in the 2026 and 2028 elections without a strong populist economic message.
She specifically called on Democrats to reject billionaire donors to regain the trust of working-class voters. Warren remains a vocal critic of the administration's use of the DOJ and ICE in recent surge operations.
The senator’s team noted that while the call was a surprise, she remains committed to fighting the president’s broader agenda. She continues to highlight the collapse of the Roomba manufacturer as a failure of the administration to protect American data from China.
As the 2026 midterms approach, both sides are positioning themselves as the true champions of the middle class. Whether this "productive" call leads to actual legislation remains to be seen.