“Each of the following offices should be headed by political appointees except where otherwise noted. (…) Public Housing and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs, authorities for Native American and Native Hawaiian housing assistance and loan guarantee programs under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHSDA).” (General Welfare, Dept. of Housing, Page 504-505)

These programs are critical for providing housing stability to vulnerable groups, including Native American and Native Hawaiian communities. Not only do political appointees likely lack the specialized expertise necessary to manage these programs effectively, conservative appointees espouse policies that routinely marginalize these communities. The result will be reduced support and access for those in need.