Trump's Homeless Relocation Plan in the Capital Sparks Controversy
President Donald Trump's plan to relocate homeless people away from Washington D.C. under a federal policing takeover has stirred debate. Advocates argue for better solutions than displacement, and concerns about the legality and logistics of the proposal remain. The city's officials are expanding shelter capacity in response.

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President Donald Trump's initiative to move homeless individuals out of Washington D.C. has sparked significant debate and concern among advocates and city residents. This comes as part of his federal control over policing efforts in the district, aimed at cracking down on crime.
The exact details of the relocation plan are still murky. Trump announced via social media that homeless populations must move "IMMEDIATELY" and will be offered housing far from the capital. However, questions about logistics and legal challenges have arisen, with specificity on enforcement measures and alternative accommodations remaining unclear.
City officials are preparing additional shelter space to accommodate the potential displacement. The plan has drawn criticism from residents who note decreases in crime and stress the importance of addressing homelessness and crime through root cause solutions rather than forceful removals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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