Trump's plan for DC homeless is giving San Francisco deja vu

Published: 8/22/2025
Trump's plan for DC homeless is giving San Francisco deja vu
President Donald Trump is adopting a strategy reminiscent of San Francisco's approach to tackling homelessness, deploying federal agents to clear out encampments in Washington DC. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom has prioritized addressing homelessness, leading to a dramatic transformation in San Francisco. While some see the crackdown on homeless camping as effective, critics argue it is punitive and lacks a long-term solution to the homelessness crisis.