Trump Plans Homeless Eviction, National Guard Deployment In Washington D.C.

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Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced plans on Sunday to remove homeless individuals from the U.S. capital and jail criminals, despite the city’s mayor insisting there is no current surge in crime.

While specifics of the plan remain unclear, a U.S. official told Reuters the administration is preparing to send hundreds of National Guard troops to the city — a controversial approach Trump previously used in Los Angeles during immigration protests, despite pushback from local officials.

The official noted that Trump has not yet made a final decision on the troop deployment, and the exact number and their duties are still under discussion. Unlike U.S. states where governors control the National Guard, the president has direct authority over Washington, D.C.’s Guard forces.

Past National Guard deployments in the city have included responses to emergencies such as the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump wrote:

“The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital. The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong.”

The White House has not clarified what legal grounds Trump would use to forcibly relocate homeless individuals, as his federal authority only extends to government-owned land and buildings.

According to the Community Partnership, an organization dedicated to reducing homelessness in D.C., there are 3,782 single adults experiencing homelessness on any given night. Most are housed in emergency shelters or transitional facilities, with fewer living on the streets.

Trump is expected to hold a press conference on Monday to address crime in the capital, though it is unclear whether he will provide further details about the eviction plan.

The move comes after a violent attack on a young administration staffer, which reportedly angered the president. In response, the White House said 450 federal law enforcement officers were deployed across the city over the weekend.

Federal agents investigated several alleged offenses, including unlicensed firearm possession, driving with suspended licenses, and illegal dirt bike riding.

Despite the federal response, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department reports that violent crime in the first seven months of 2025 has dropped by 26% compared with the same period last year, while overall crime is down about 7%.

Mayor Muriel Bowser dismissed the notion of a crime surge, stating on MSNBC that violent crime in D.C. is at a “30-year low.” She acknowledged the city’s previous crime spike in 2023 but credited recent initiatives with significantly reducing offenses.

For Trump to assume full control of Washington, Congress would likely need to pass legislation overturning the city’s existing home rule law, which grants residents the right to elect local leadership.

Highlights:

Trump proposes removing homeless people from Washington D.C. and jailing criminals.
Hundreds of National Guard troops may be deployed to the capital.
Mayor Bowser says crime is down, hitting a 30-year low.

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