President Donald Trump took decisive action Thursday to combat the rising crime, homelessness, and disorder overwhelming American cities—problems fueled by decades of failed Democrat leadership.
From the White House, Trump signed the “ENDING CRIME AND DISORDER ON AMERICA’S STREETS” Executive Order, signaling a major policy shift away from the ineffective “housing first” model and toward treatment, civil commitment, and law enforcement.
“Surrendering our cities and citizens to disorder and fear is neither compassionate to the homeless nor to other citizens,” the order reads. “My Administration will take a new approach focused on protecting public safety.”
Ending the Era of Urban Chaos
According to the White House, 274,224 people were living on the streets on a single night during the final year of the previous administration—the highest number ever recorded.
The vast majority, the administration said, suffer from drug addiction, mental illness, or both, yet Democrats continue throwing billions at policies that enable chaos rather than treat root causes.
“Nearly two-thirds of homeless individuals report having regularly used hard drugs like meth, cocaine, or opioids,” the release noted.
What the Executive Order Does
The order includes sweeping federal directives to restore public order:
Ends failed “housing first” policies in Democrat-run states like California and New York that deprioritize accountability and discourage treatment.
Redirects federal grants to favor states and cities that:
- Enforce bans on urban camping, squatting, and open drug use
- Track sex offenders
- Commit individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others
Blocks sex offenders from being placed in housing near children
Shuts down federal funding for drug injection sites and other so-called “harm reduction” projects
Civil Commitment and Institutional Treatment Return
Under the order, the Attorney General is instructed to reverse judicial rulings and end consent decrees that restrict state and local governments from using civil commitment to move dangerously ill individuals into supervised care.
The AG will work with the Departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation to enforce and fund these priorities.
“Shifting homeless individuals into long-term institutional settings for humane treatment… will restore public order,” the order declares.
Conservatives Praise Move to Protect Citizens
Conservatives praised Trump’s crackdown as a long-overdue return to common sense.
“Outstanding news from the White House,” said policy analyst Jesse Arm, calling it a major move away from failed liberal policies that have crippled American cities.
