In a decisive move to tackle the escalating issues of crime and homelessness in the nation's capital, President Donald Trump has initiated the clearance of a homeless encampment.
The camp, located near the Kennedy Center, was cleared as part of the White House's intensified efforts to combat homelessness. WUSA9's Matthew Torres reported, The city is clearing a homeless encampment near the Kennedy Center amid the White House cracking down on homelessness. The nearly dozen unhoused individuals were notified yesterday to move out, aka immediate disposition from the city.
This action follows President Trump's recent vow to clamp down on crime in the city. As reported by Breitbart, the President invoked section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, placing the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and activating the National Guard. This move is a clear demonstration of the President's commitment to restoring law and order in the capital.
During a press conference earlier this week, Trump expressed his determination to reclaim the city from the grip of crime and homelessness. He stated, Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people, and were not going to let it happen anymore.
The President's stance on the issue is unequivocal. Prior to the press conference, he signaled that it was time for the homeless to move out "IMMEDIATELY." He assured, We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital. The Criminals, you dont have to move out. Were going to put you in jail where you belong.
Despite opposition from Democrats, including Mayor Muriel Bowser who described Trump's actions as unsettling and unprecedented, crime continues to plague the city. Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund highlighted the severity of the issue during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily.
He stated, 2010 to 2014, we had a homicide rate that was maybe right around 100, 170 a year. Now 2023, you got 274 homicides. So you had a significant increase.
Trump reiterated his commitment to addressing these issues in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. He compared Washington, D.C.'s crime rate to that of some of the most violent cities in the world, stating, Washington, D.C., has one of the Highest Rates of Crime in the World, more than many of the most violent Third World Countries.
The Citys Homicide Rate is higher than places notorious for their violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa Almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq."
He further emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying, Citizens living in fear have largely given up on calling the Police, instead choosing not to walk the streets after dark, essentially becoming captive prisoners in their own City.
He concluded with a promise of restoration, D.C. has been under siege from thugs and killers, but now, D.C. is back under Federal Control where it belongs. The White House is in charge. The Military and our Great Police will liberate this City, scrape away the filth, and make it safe, clean, habitable and beautiful once more!
The President's decisive actions and strong rhetoric underscore his commitment to restoring safety and order in the nation's capital. His approach, while controversial to some, is a clear demonstration of his dedication to upholding traditional values and ensuring individual freedom for the citizens of Washington, D.C.
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