Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States and 2024 Republican presidential nominee, posted a series of statements on his Truth Social account on August 10, 2025, outlining plans to address homelessness and crime in Washington, D.C.
In a post dated August 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM EST, Trump announced an upcoming event: "We’re having a News Conference tomorrow in the White House. I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before. The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR".
A subsequent post shared a link without additional commentary: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.10.25 11:03 AM EST https://t.co/Zokr1m1AKR".
Later that day, Trump reiterated his stance regarding public safety and homelessness in the nation's capital: "President Trump is vowing to take back the U.S. Capitol and D.C. from criminals and homeless tent camps that the leftist democrat mayor Bowser refuses to do https://t.co/82NQc8fAgz" (August 10, 2025).
Homelessness has been a persistent issue in Washington, D.C., with city officials facing ongoing challenges balancing public safety concerns with support for vulnerable populations. Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration has implemented various initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing access to housing services; however, critics have argued that these measures have not fully addressed visible encampments or underlying causes of homelessness.
Trump’s comments come amid heightened national debate over urban policy responses to homelessness and crime rates in major U.S. cities—a topic frequently discussed during recent election cycles.
