Photos: Homeless Encampments Razed in Trump's DC Crackdown

by Michael Austin on August 21, 2025

City officials clear encampment near the Lincoln MemorialWin McNamee / Getty Images

City officials clear a homeless encampment near the Lincoln Memorial on August. 14, 2025.

City construction equipment demolishes tentsJim Watson - AFP / Getty Images

D.C. city workers use construction equipment to tear down homeless tents in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on Aug. 14, 2025.

Foggy Bottom homeless man tears down his tentWin McNamee / Getty Images

A homeless man tears down his tent in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood amid the crackdown on D.C. homelessness on Aug. 14, 2025.

Caged dog looks on during homeless teardownJim Watson - AFP / Getty Images

A caged dog looks on as city officials clear out a homeless encampment in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on Aug. 14, 2025.

Homeless woman points at noticeAnna Moneymaker / Getty Images

A homeless woman points at a notice alerting her to the scheduled takedown of homeless encampments near Washington Circle on Aug. 14, 2025.

City workers clear encampment near the White HouseWin McNamee / Getty Images

City workers clear debris from a homeless encampment near the White House on Aug. 15.