
News Topical, Digital Desk : US President Donald Trump has pledged to make Washington DC crime free. In this regard, Trump first took the command of the capital in his hands by deploying more than 800 National Guards. Now, the White House has issued an order to clear the roads for the homeless people in Washington DC.
The White House issued a notice on Tuesday saying that if people living on the streets do not go to shelter homes, they will be put in jail. After this order of Trump, the problems of many homeless people seem to be increasing.
White House gave warning
Giving information about this, White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt said, “Homeless people have the option of going to shelters. There they will get the benefit of all facilities including mental health. However, if they refuse to take shelter in a shelter home, they will be fined or they can also be put in jail.”
Police evacuated the park
According to Levitt, shelter homes will be built for homeless people away from Washington DC. The US police has already removed 70 people from the parks. Efforts are on to send the remaining people to shelter homes by the end of this week.
Trump had warned
US President Donald Trump had also warned on social media that before he takes any strict action, homeless people should leave Washington. According to Trump, homeless people have taken over Washington. They are also responsible for the increasing crime in Washington.
Homeless population in the US
According to a website called US Facts, the total population of Washington is about 7 lakhs. Washington is at number 16 in the list of homeless people. The highest number of homeless people is seen in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle and Denver.
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