Trump to Sign Order Pressuring Cities, States on Homelessness

July 24, 2025, 7:03 PM UTC

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Thursday that the White House said would encourage city and state efforts to move homeless people from the streets into treatment centers.

“President Trump is delivering on his commitment to Make America Safe Again and end homelessness across America,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “By removing vagrant criminals from our streets and redirecting resources toward substance abuse programs, the Trump Administration will ensure that Americans feel safe in their own communities and that individuals suffering from addiction or mental health struggles are able to get ...

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