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Trump Pressures Washington’s Homeless to Relocate
President Trump Announces Federal Takeover of the Capital
President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Washington, D.C.’s homeless population must be moved “far” from the city. Trump stressed that the White House will grant his federal government control of the capital, ending the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia’s locally elected officials under congressional oversight.
Key Points of Trump’s Proposal
- Trump will create new housing “far from the Capital.”
- He pledged swift incarceration for “criminals in the city.”
- All actions will be executed “very fast.”
Homeless Population Statistics in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. ranks 15th on the U.S. list of major cities with the highest homeless population, according to last year’s government data. While thousands spend each night in shelters or on the streets, the numbers remain below pre‑pandemic levels.
Trump’s National Guard Threat
Earlier this week, Trump threatened to deploy the National Guard as part of a crackdown on what he falsely claims is rising crime in Washington. Official crime statistics, however, show a 26% decrease in violent crime during the first half of 2025 compared with the year earlier.
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Response
Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, said on MSNBC that Washington “is not experiencing a crime spike.” She also labeled any comparison to a war‑torn country as “hyperbolic and false.”
Context of Trump’s Military Involvement in American Cities
Trump’s National Guard threat follows weeks after he deployed California’s military reserve force into Los Angeles to quell protests over immigration raids, despite objections from local leaders and law enforcement. The president has repeatedly mused about using the military to govern city governments that are often under Democratic leadership and hostile to his nationalist impulses.
