Trump says homeless people in Washington, D.C. 'have to move out IMMEDIATELY'

Good morning, I'm Choi Chi-hee, and this is The World Now.

Beginning in the United States, President Donald Trump has announced sweeping measures to "clean up" Washington, D.C.

He has ordered the immediate removal of homeless people from the city and pledged to crack down on violent crime.

Trump said on Truth Social on Saturday that homeless individuals will be "moved out, IMMEDIATELY" to facilities "FAR from the Capital."

Trump also said he would unveil on Monday his initiative to address the city's violent crime.

The President threatened to "take Federal control" of Washington, D.C., on August 5, saying that "Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control."

The city's mayor Muriel Bowser responded on Sunday that Trump's move is legally questionable and noted that violent crime in the city is down 26% this year, with overall crime down 7%, and that 2024 had the lowest violent crime rate in three decades.

The mayor said what the city needs instead are more federal prosecutors, judges, and funding for repairs to parks and buildings.