DC Homeless Tradeoffs on Their Views on Trump’s Urban Change

As President Donald Trump Crime and homeless people are rampant in Washington, D.C., and homeless people are shocked by the government’s perception of efforts to clean up streets.

this White House People living in homeless camps in the U.S. capital will have two options in the coming days: receive treatment or jail in homeless shelters, said.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt At a press conference Tuesday, reporters announced the final announcement about President Donald Trump’s publicity for the federal government of Washington, D.C. law enforcement. She said many homeless camps throughout the city have been demolished and those she hopes will be dealt with this week.

“American Park Police have demolished 70 homeless camps,” Levitt said, adding that the Metropolitan Police Department will join the Park Police. “Within the National Park Service’s jurisdiction, there are only two homeless camps in DC Federal Park, with the remaining two camps scheduled to be evacuated this week.”

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When asked which options are available Homeless campsiteLeavitt speaks out: “Homeless shelter, addiction and mental health services, or if rejected, is an option on the table.”

Fox News Digital talks with several homeless people on the street Washington, DCon Wednesday, some of them expressed concerns, while others supported the changes.

A homeless man who determined he was Kenny, living near DuPont circle, told Fox News numbers that Trump could solve the problem in Washington, D.C. after a “huge failure” in the city.

“I think the Washington administration has failed for years,” Kenny said. “It’s obvious that we need people like Big Dad Donald Trump to step in there, pop up liberals from them and kick them out. ”

Always ready to support Trump’s move to hold Congress in DC’s criminal crackdown

Monday, August 11, 2025, the remaining homeless camps in Washington, D.C. (Fox News figures)

Another man who didn’t give him a name, but Dupont lived, had a very different tone.

“It’s so bad, it’s like what the hell is it, where does he get authority? Do you know what I mean? ” he said.

“We are people, too,” he continued. “Just because I’m homeless doesn’t mean I have to leave; we have the right to be here, too.”

Dallas, another named Dallas, sitting on a park bench near the Capitol, told Fox News Digital that despite “I’m for him,” he was not sure about Trump’s threat to federal DC

Dallas said in his opinion, shelters in the area need to be improved to meet some type of federal standards before homeless people can clean up on the streets.

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On August 12, 2025, U.S. National Guard members heading to DC Armory under the National Rule Act and the National Guard deployment to assist the U.S. capital, Washington, DC. (Reuters/Annabelle Gordon)

“If homeless people want to stay and make their own lives, they only have 30 days to do this. “It’s not enough time to find a job, find your own apartment, and get things in a row. Do you want a set of wheels? That will cost some money. So, in the long run, there is a lack of shelter. So, that has to be addressed, too.”

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Elsewhere in the city, a man named Shahid told Fox News Digital that he thought “time shows it’s a bad decision or a good decision.”

“He is now the president. Ultimately, he represents the American people,” Shahid said: “He has just become president and was elected by the people. ”

“So either the electoral system fails us or he might do the right thing. I don’t know, and eventually time will tell.”

Anders Hagstrom of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.