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Homeless react to Trump’s DC federal takeover

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President Donald Trump’s anti-crime and clean up efforts in Washington, DC have pushed the homeless population out of encampments, leaving many desperately searching for answers.

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  • Homeless residents report loss of personal belongings during police raids on encampments. 7s
  • Over a thousand people were arrested and 49 encampments removed following the federal police action. 25s
  • Some homeless individuals fear being left without shelter or support as facilities reach capacity. 1m 16s
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to conduct a new census of unsheltered people and connect them to services. 2m 8s
  • The city aims to eliminate homeless encampments and bring people into shelters. 2m 25s
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