Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
DC Homeless encampment cleared out on Trump's orders as DC Police federalized [View all]
DC Homeless encampment cleared out on Trump's orders as DC Police federalized
News2Share
58 Likes
595 Views
Aug 14 2025
On Trump's orders, a homeless encampment between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial was cleared Thursday morning.
Residents were told Wednesday of the clear out, which happened with the oversight of only a couple (now federally commanded) DC Police Officers.
In addition to city workers, volunteers and activists for the unhoused showed up.
While some held signs condemning Trump's treatment of the homeless, others assisted them in packing their belongings for wherever they'd go next, rather than having them trashed by city workers.
Filmed by Ford Fischer
NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION Please contact Ford Fischer at fordfischer@news2share.com or call (573) 575-NEWS to license video. Photos and additional footage may be available upon request.
Support News2Share on Patreon: / fordfischer
Special Thanks to Patreon Contributors Jessica M and Judith Lucca Shane
See more at http://News2share.com
News2Share
58 Likes
595 Views
Aug 14 2025
On Trump's orders, a homeless encampment between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial was cleared Thursday morning.
Residents were told Wednesday of the clear out, which happened with the oversight of only a couple (now federally commanded) DC Police Officers.
In addition to city workers, volunteers and activists for the unhoused showed up.
While some held signs condemning Trump's treatment of the homeless, others assisted them in packing their belongings for wherever they'd go next, rather than having them trashed by city workers.
Filmed by Ford Fischer
NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION Please contact Ford Fischer at fordfischer@news2share.com or call (573) 575-NEWS to license video. Photos and additional footage may be available upon request.
Support News2Share on Patreon: / fordfischer
Special Thanks to Patreon Contributors Jessica M and Judith Lucca Shane
See more at http://News2share.com
3 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read