According to The New Republic, President Trump's initiative to clear homeless encampments in Washington, D.C., was prompted by sightings along his usual route to his Virginia golf retreat.
Recent Actions and Statements
On Sunday, Trump posted on Truth Social, stating, "We’re holding a press conference tomorrow at the White House. Our goal is to make the Capital safer and more attractive. Homeless individuals must relocate immediately. We will provide alternative accommodations, but they should be far from the city."
Visual Evidence
The post included four photographs depicting approximately ten tents near a highway ramp about a mile from the White House. One image showed a person sleeping on the steps of the American Institute of Pharmacy Building on Constitution Avenue, while another captured debris along the E Street Expressway near the Kennedy Center.
Context and Implications
This route is frequently used by the president en route to his Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. The move appears to be directly connected to the visible homelessness along his regular commute path.