Mayor Muriel Bowser responded to President Trump's warning about clearing homeless encampments in D.C. by emphasizing the need for collaboration with the federal government. She defended her administration's efforts in managing homelessness, noting a significant reduction in encampments despite challenging federal budget cuts. Bowser also discussed the evolving status of the Black Lives Matter mural near the White House, suggesting a possible change in its permanence without providing specifics. Her remarks highlight the complexities involved in addressing the homelessness crisis amid federal pressures.
"I think the President doesn't think there should be any homeless person in the nation's capital. I mean, if I'm being, like, perfectly blunt."
"The actions of the federal government are working against our ability to invest in our city."
"We're going to evolve," without clarifying what that means."
"Dealing with an encampment population is among the most difficult human services work that you will do because people have decided that they want to stay outside and not go into shelter."
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