US EditionTrump Moves to Evict Homeless from DC, Threatens Federal Control to Curb Crime
- On August 10, 2025, President Donald Trump vowed to remove homeless individuals from Washington, D.C., imprison offenders, and contemplated sending as many as one thousand National Guard members to assist in the city.
- This move followed a violent attack on a Trump administration staffer and rising concerns about safety, although local officials reported no current crime spike and the final deployment decision remained unsettled.
- Trump posted on Truth Social showing images of tents and trash in D.C., stating the homeless must move out immediately but would be given accommodations far from the capital, while criminals would face jail.
- Approximately 450 federal law enforcement personnel had already been positioned throughout the city, and Trump scheduled a press conference for August 11 aimed at addressing violent crime in Washington, although the specifics regarding the number and duties of additional troops remained uncertain.
- The events raise questions about the legal authority for eviction in the district, which controls its own local government, suggesting significant political and legal challenges ahead.
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Trump 'plans to deploy National Guard in Washington DC' amid crime crackdown
Trump has already flexed his executive power with regard to the deployment of the military in American cities, after he deployed the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests - against the wishes of state and local leaders.
National Guard Poised for Deployment to Washington, D.C.
National Guard Poised for Deployment to Washington, D.C. The U.S. military is on standby to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., according to information provided to Reuters by two U.S. officials. While President Donald Trump's final decision is pending, preparations are underway for troop deployment.One anonymous official detailed that the precise role of the troops remains undecided. However, potential duties could i…
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