Trump Threatens Federal Control Over D.C. Homelessness

President Donald Trump has announced plans to forcibly remove homeless individuals from Washington, D.C., and provide them with accommodations far from the capital, while threatening to federalize the city and increase federal law enforcement presence. He cited a need to address what he claims is a surge in crime, despite police data showing crime rates are at a 30-year low and local officials disputing his depiction of a crime wave. The move comes after a high-profile assault on a government staffer and may involve National Guard deployment and a rollback of D.C.'s home rule. Critics, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, have challenged Trump's claims and expressed concern over the legality and ethics of the proposed actions. Trump has emphasized a 'no Mr. Nice Guy' stance and announced that more details will be revealed at an upcoming White House press conference. The proposals have raised questions about federal intervention in D.C. governance and the rights of unhoused residents.