U.S. President Trump's plan to 'reclaim the capital' by expelling homeless populations from Washington, D.C., has drawn sharp criticism globally, with a CGTN poll revealing 78.7% of respondents calling the move ineffective and harmful to vulnerable groups. 🏙️ Critics argue the policy ignores root causes like soaring living costs and mental health gaps—issues plaguing cities nationwide.
Crime Stats Paint Grim Picture
FBI data shows a violent crime occurs every 25.9 seconds in the U.S., with homelessness and violence dubbed an 'American disease' by 81.7% of poll participants. One D.C. resident slammed Trump's approach: 'Forced evictions won’t fix broken systems.' 💔
Political Tensions Boil Over
87.8% of respondents believe Trump is targeting Democratic-led cities like D.C. and California, where he plans to deploy National Guard troops. With 66.8% fearing civil unrest, the survey highlights concerns over deepening partisan divides—88.7% say homeless populations are 'collateral damage' in this political war. 🗳️
The poll, conducted across CGTN’s global platforms, gathered 7,602 responses in 24 hours, reflecting worldwide skepticism toward U.S. domestic policies.
