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Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

The article discusses the demolition of Washington D.C.'s largest homeless encampment, which occurred after President Trump posted a photo of a resident sitting by their tent on Twitter, calling for a crackdown. The encampment, located under a highway overpass, was home to around 100 individuals. After the president's tweet, a bulldozer arrived and demolished the site, leaving the residents without shelter. The article highlights the plight of the homeless, who faced uncertainty and upheaval as a result of the sudden destruction of their makeshift homes. It questions the motives behind the decision to demolish the encampment and the lack of support or alternative housing options provided for the displaced individuals. The story underscores the broader issue of homelessness in the United States and the need for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to addressing this complex social problem.

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