Former President Donald Trump has directed unhoused residents in Washington DC to vacate the city immediately. This order came after Trump passed several homeless encampments while en route to his golf course. He has demanded that these individuals leave the US capital or face removal by law enforcement.
Trump Threatens Arrests for Homeless Staying in DC
Trump has vowed to use officers to enforce this directive. He stated that if homeless residents do not comply, authorities will arrest and evict them from the city. This move has sparked widespread debate and concern among advocacy groups and local officials, who argue that criminalizing homelessness does not address the root causes of the crisis. The issue has become a focal point in the ongoing conversation about public safety, housing, and social justice in the nation’s capital.
Many are watching to see how this order will be implemented and what the long-term effects will be on the homeless population in Washington DC. The situation underscores the challenges cities face in balancing public order and compassion for the unhoused.
Sources:
The Guardian: Trump orders homeless he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DC
