Trump Pressures DC Mayor to Address Homeless Encampments Near Federal Buildings

President Trump has warned Mayor Muriel Bowser to clean up Washington, D.C.’s homeless encampments or face federal intervention.

President Trump has instructed Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to remove homeless encampments near the White House and State Department, citing safety and aesthetics concerns.
Trump emphasized that if Bowser fails to act, the federal government will intervene to address the issue directly.
The president has previously proposed federal oversight of D.C., citing concerns about crime and mismanagement in the nation's capital.
Bowser has acknowledged the city’s ongoing efforts to clear encampments but has faced criticism from Trump and congressional Republicans over crime and governance.
The directive comes as D.C. prepares for changes to Black Lives Matter Plaza and ongoing debates about federal control and local autonomy.