President Donald Trump has told Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser that the city’s unsightly homeless encampments need to be cleaned up, warning that if she doesn’t do it, the federal government will step in. In a post on Truth Social, Trump specifically mentioned areas near the State Department and the White House that are populated with homeless encampments that need to be removed for the city to become clean and safe. “If she is not capable of doing so, we will be forced to do it for her!” Trump wrote, emphasizing his desire for the nation’s capital to be clean and safe once again.
TRUMP THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAKING OVER DCÂ
President Donald Trump said the federal government “will be forced” to clean up the “unsightly” homeless encampments within Washington, D.C., if Mayor Muriel Bowser doesn’t have it done herself. (Getty)
Trump has previously voiced his support for the federal government taking over the city if it cannot be managed correctly, citing issues like crime and the presence of tents on the lawns. Despite his criticisms, Trump has expressed personal admiration for the mayor, with the two meeting in December to discuss shared priorities for the city.
Homeless people live in tents on the sidewalk near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
Bowser, in response, expressed her desire for Washington, D.C., to be the best and most beautiful city possible, aligning with Trump’s vision for the city.
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Trump’s post on social media came shortly after Bowser announced plans to replace the Black Lives Matter Plaza murals with new artwork as part of a city project leading up to the country’s 250th anniversary. The plaza, initially intended to be permanent, will undergo a transformation as part of DC’s America 250 project.
Black Lives Matter Plaza was constructed in Washington, D.C., near the White House in 2021. It was initially planned to be a permanent installation within the city. (Andrew Harnik, file)
Bowser, in response to criticisms surrounding the plaza, emphasized the need to focus on city priorities and not be distracted by congressional interference. Details on when the plaza’s transformation will occur were not provided.
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