Trump's plan for DC homeless is giving San Francisco deja vu

The article discusses the similarities between President Trump's proposed plan to address homelessness in Washington D.C. and the approach taken by San Francisco in recent years. San Francisco has implemented a series of measures to address homelessness, including clearing encampments and relocating individuals to temporary shelters. While these actions have transformed the city's visual landscape, advocates argue that the underlying issues driving homelessness, such as a lack of affordable housing and inadequate support services, have not been effectively addressed. Similarly, the Trump administration's plan for D.C. focuses on clearing homeless encampments and relocating individuals, rather than tackling the systemic factors contributing to homelessness. The article suggests that this approach, mirroring San Francisco's experience, is unlikely to provide a lasting solution to the problem. The article highlights the need for comprehensive, long-term strategies that address the root causes of homelessness, including investment in affordable housing and comprehensive support services, rather than temporary, superficial measures.