TRUMP WANTS HOMELESS OUT OF DC: "LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, WE'LL PROVIDE PLACES TO STAY FAR FROM THE CAPITAL"

Donald Trump has sparked controversy with a statement urging homeless individuals to leave Washington, D.C. immediately, promising to provide alternative accommodations far from the capital. Trump's comments came via a post on his Truth Social platform, where he also vowed to jail criminals. According to Trump, "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital. The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong." However, the feasibility and legality of such a plan remain unclear, particularly given the city's governance structure and the fact that Trump controls only federal land and buildings in D.C.

Washington, D.C.'s mayor, Muriel Bowser, has pushed back against Trump's claims, stating that the city is "not experiencing a crime spike." In fact, according to the city's police department, violent crime has decreased by 26% in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the previous year. Bowser also highlighted that implementing Trump's plan would likely require Congress to pass a law revoking the city's local leadership, which Trump would then need to sign. Key Points: - *Trump's Plan:* Evict homeless individuals from Washington, D.C. and provide alternative accommodations far from the capital. - *Legal Questions:* Unclear what legal authority Trump would use to evict people from Washington, D.C. - *City's Response:* Mayor Muriel Bowser disputes Trump's claims of a crime spike, citing a 26% decrease in violent crime in 2025. - *Governance:* Trump's plan would likely require Congressional approval to override local leadership

Alternative Headlines: "TRUMP'S TOUGH TALK: HOMELESS EVICTION PLAN SPARKS CONTROVERSY" - "DC'S FUTURE: TRUMP'S PLAN TO CLEAN UP THE CAPITAL"* - HOMELESS IN DC: TRUMP'S EVICTION PLAN MET WITH SKEPTICISM"