The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to take government-sponsored mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, aiming for a massive initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to $30 billion. Reports indicate that Trump has been in discussions with CEOs of major banks, including Citigroup and Bank of America, to strategize on the privatization and public offerings of these companies, which are collectively valued at about $500 billion. The administration is looking to finalize these plans by the end of the year, marking one of the largest stock sales in recent years. Investor interest is rising, as shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have already experienced notable gains in the market.