US President Donald Trump announced plans to evict homeless people from Washington DC streets, relocating them far away. Criminals face direct jail time.
Sunday, Trump posted on Truth Social, demanding immediate removal of homeless individuals. They receive housing, but distant from capital. Offenders go to prison. He attached images of tents and trash on DC roads.
Trump claims this step makes capital safer and more beautiful than ever. White House offers no details on legal authority for action. President’s control limits to federal lands and buildings.
Community Partnership, handling city homelessness, reports 3,782 single homeless adults in DC. About 800 sleep outdoors; others stay in emergency shelters or transitional housing.
Recent violent attack on young administration official influenced announcement. Incident angered Trump, leading to extra federal law enforcement deployment in DC.
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Yet, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser states crime drops in capital. First seven months of 2025 saw violent crime fall 26 percent, overall crime down nearly 7 percent. She adds National Guard deployment possible if needed.
