Trump Orders Expansion of Homeless Vet Housing in LA

President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Campus, with the goal of providing housing for up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028. The center will offer housing, substance abuse treatment, workforce reintegration support, and expanded healthcare access, including longer clinic hours and virtual appointments. Federal funds previously used for undocumented immigrant services will be redirected to build and operate the center. The order also mandates increased accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including a review of recent personnel decisions and actions to address prior misconduct. This initiative comes amid ongoing legal disputes regarding use of the West LA VA campus and criticism of previous federal management of veterans' services. Los Angeles, which has the nation’s largest homeless veteran population, is expected to see accelerated and expanded housing efforts as a result.