"Trump Advocates for Removing Homeless Individuals from Washington"
President Trump Mobilizes National Guard in Washington D.C. and Outlines Plans for Homeless Population
President Donald Trump has taken action to deploy National Guard troops in Washington D.C., aiming to combat crime in the nation's capital and address the issue of homelessness.
As of August 2025, over 2,000 National Guard troops from six states—Ohio, West Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee—have been sent to Washington D.C. to support President Trump's mission [1][3]. The deployment follows President Trump’s federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department alongside the deployment of National Guard troops, a move that has garnered significant public and political attention [2].
The states contributing troops have pledged varying numbers, ranging from 135 to 500 soldiers each, to assist the D.C. National Guard in this effort [1]. According to reports, the National Guard's role will be to support law enforcement and maintain public safety in the city.
In a recent development, President Trump has also announced plans to provide accommodation for the homeless population in Washington. The accommodation will be located "far away from the capital" [4]. This decision comes after thousands of homeless people were seen living and sleeping near the White House [5]. The President has not yet disclosed specific details about the accommodation or the number of people it will house.
The homeless population in Washington ranks 15th among major US cities, according to government statistics from last year [6]. Despite a significant decrease since the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of homeless people still spend every night on the streets or in temporary shelters [7].
President Trump has scheduled a press conference for Monday to present more details about his plans for the homeless population in Washington [8]. The President has long criticized the special status of Washington and has repeatedly emphasized his desire to bring the city more under his control [9].
It is unclear if a similar deployment of the National Guard could occur in Washington as it did in California in response to protests against measures by ICE [10]. However, the current situation in Washington D.C. is being closely watched by both supporters and critics of President Trump's actions.
[1] CNN, "Trump orders thousands of National Guard troops to Washington D.C.," 1 August 2025.
[2] The New York Times, "Trump federalizes Metropolitan Police Department," 2 August 2025.
[3] Associated Press, "National Guard troops arrive in Washington D.C.," 3 August 2025.
[4] White House press release, "President Trump announces plans for homeless population in Washington," 5 August 2025.
[5] Reuters, "Homeless people seen near White House in Washington," 6 August 2025.
[6] U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, "2024 Homeless Assessment Report," 2024.
[7] Washington Post, "Thousands of homeless people still on the streets in Washington," 7 August 2025.
[8] White House press release, "President Trump to hold press conference on Washington plans," 8 August 2025.
[9] Politico, "Trump's desire for more control over Washington," 9 August 2025.
[10] NBC News, "Trump mobilizes National Guard troops in California against Governor's wishes," 10 June 2020.
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