Trump's Controversial Plan to Tackle D.C. Homelessness and Crime
President Trump plans to evict homeless individuals from Washington, D.C. and increase law enforcement presence to combat crime, despite no current crime spike. The administration considers deploying National Guard troops. Trump's proposal has drawn attention, but legal authority for such actions remains unclear. A press conference is planned for more details.
In a bold and contentious move, President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove homeless individuals from the nation's capital and increase efforts to curb crime, despite claims from Washington's mayor that crime rates are not at a peak.
The administration is reportedly considering deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, a tactic Trump has previously used, though the details, including the number of troops and their roles, are yet to be finalized. Critically, Trump directly manages the National Guard in Washington, D.C., unlike in other states where governors hold that power.
The city has faced issues like homelessness, with a reported 3,782 individuals experiencing homelessness on any given night. While Trump seems set on taking decisive action, it remains ambiguous what legal measures he would leverage. Critics raise concerns over the broader implications, especially with federal crime rates reportedly declining in recent months.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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