KMT Slams Lai Ching-te for Breaking Social Housing Promise, Demands Apology

The Kuomintang (KMT) has accused President Lai Ching-te of a "major U-turn" on his social housing policy, significantly slashing the target from 130,000 to 30,000 units.

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President Lai's social housing policy has largely failed, and he should apologize to the nation and the youth before changing course.

KMT Culture and Communications Committee Chairman Eric Chu stated that Lai's campaign promise was to build 130,000 social housing units directly within eight years. He criticized the government for rebranding this as "diverse construction methods" including urban renewal and disaster recovery, calling it a "number game" to fool the public.

"Where are the remaining 100,000 units?" Chu questioned, accusing Lai of either "incompetent governance" or "making wild promises to cheat votes." He emphasized that social housing is a real issue for young people struggling with housing costs, not a political achievement to be redefined.

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Where are the remaining 100,000 units? Why have 100,000 social housing units disappeared during President Lai's four years in office?

Chu demanded that Lai apologize to the nation and its youth for breaking his campaign pledge. The KMT argues that the government's shift from direct construction to a broader approach is a betrayal of trust, particularly for young people hoping to start families.

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The promise of building 130,000 social housing units was not created by the KMT; it was a clear promise made by Lai Ching-te to the nation during the public policy forum.