Trump Launches Federal Crackdown on Crime, Homelessness in Washington DC

President Donald Trump has announced a stringent crackdown on homelessness and crime in Washington, D.C., ordering homeless individuals to relocate immediately to housing far from the capital and deploying hundreds of federal law enforcement officers to address what he describes as rampant crime. Trump plans to hold a press conference outlining these measures, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach and suggesting potential use of the National Guard to restore safety and cleanliness in the city. Despite these claims, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser disputes the administration's depiction of rising crime, citing data showing a 35% decrease in violent crime and historic lows in overall violent incidents over the past two years. The mayor argued that the federal government would be more effective by funding prosecutors and filling judicial vacancies rather than deploying the National Guard. Trump’s crackdown was reportedly prompted by his observations of homeless encampments during trips to his golf course and his desire to make the capital "more beautiful and more safe." The federal deployment includes agents from multiple agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals, with unclear details on the National Guard’s specific role.