On August 10, local time, the U.S. President announced on his social media platform that a press conference would be held the following day at the White House to introduce a series of measures aimed at making the capital “safer and more beautiful than ever before.”

He stated that all homeless individuals would be immediately relocated from the city center, with the government providing alternative housing—though situated away from the capital’s core areas. Criminals, meanwhile, would be sent directly to prison.

He emphasized that this operation would proceed “very quickly,” similar to the strict border control measures previously implemented. He claimed that illegal border crossings had been reduced from “millions to zero” within months.

He warned those involved to “be prepared,” stating that this operation would no longer be “polite,” with the goal of “taking back the capital.”

His post included several photos of tent camps in the city, showing how some green spaces had been occupied by homeless individuals.

On August 9, he had declared that Washington, D.C., had become one of the most dangerous cities in the world—but would soon be transformed into one of the safest.

White House

The White House, located in Washington, D.C., is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Completed in 1800, it was designed by James Hoban in a neoclassical style and has served as the home of every U.S. president since John Adams. The building was burned by British forces during the War of 1812 but was later restored and expanded, becoming a symbol of American democracy and leadership.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, was founded in 1790 as a planned city to serve as the nation’s political center. Named after George Washington and designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, it is home to iconic landmarks like the White House, Capitol Building, and National Mall, reflecting its deep historical and governmental significance. The city also hosts numerous museums, memorials, and cultural institutions, symbolizing American heritage and democracy.