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Trump Vows to Remove Homeless Encampments in DC, District Reacts

President Donald Trump announced plans on August 11, 2025, to remove homeless encampments in Washington, D.C., deploying 800 National Guard troops and federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department.
This initiative followed rising concerns about safety after several recent violent incidents, despite statistics showing historic lows in violent crime and ongoing homelessness reduction efforts in the city.
Trump's administration began clearing over 70 camps on federal park property and vowed to relocate homeless individuals far from the Capitol with limited details on logistics or available shelter capacity.
Critics described the deployment as unnecessary and unlawful, emphasizing that homelessness results from economic and housing shortages, not crime, and argued permanent housing and support services are proven solutions.
The response reveals deep tension between federal and local authorities, highlighting disputes over police control and homelessness policy, and raising uncertainty about the plan's practical and humanitarian impact.

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Political Wire

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In an attempt to increase public safety, President Donald Trump declared the homeless will have to move from Washington DC, in a recent announcement.

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Fox News

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