Trump Orders DC to Clear Homeless Encampments

President Donald Trump has issued a directive to Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to clear out 'unsightly' homeless encampments in the city, especially near the State Department and the White House, threatening federal intervention if she fails to do so. Trump emphasized on Truth Social that Washington must become 'CLEAN and SAFE' and expressed a desire for the capital to be a source of national pride. This ultimatum is part of broader discussions and previous statements by Trump advocating for increased federal control over the district's governance to ensure law and order. Mayor Bowser has indicated a willingness to work with federal authorities despite the challenges posed by rising homelessness in the area. The directive follows Republican efforts in Congress to alter D.C.'s local governance and public spaces, such as the proposal to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza. The Trump administration's stance reflects ongoing tensions over local versus federal authority in the nation's capital.