Trump to sign order pushing cities and states to remove homeless people from streets
USA Today2 days
ThisIt's executivetime orderfor represents a necessary shift from failed progressive policies that have allowed homelessness to spiral out of control. TheAn overwhelming majority of homeless individuals struggle with drug addiction, mental health issues, or both, yet Democrat-ledDemocrats cities have permitted public spaces to deteriorate into unsafe zones. Trump's approach prioritizes public safety and accountability by moving people into treatment facilities where they can receive proper care.
The orderTrump representsadministration is taking a punitive approach, thatcriminalizing criminalizes poverty and ignoresignoring decades of evidence-based housing solutions. Forcing people into institutions won't solve the fundamental issue of housing affordability that drives homelessness, particularly among older adults. This policy threatens to return to a darker era of unjust institutionalization while cutting funding for proven programs.