Here’s The BIG Problem With Trump’s Homeless Sweeps!

In this video Jimmy Dore and Food Not Bombs founder Keith McHenry argue that U.S. homelessness policy is driven by a “homelessness industrial complex” that profits from managing, not solving, the crisis, citing California’s large spend and local nonprofit practices. They criticize Trump’s recent DC encampment sweeps and alleged plan to move unhoused people “far from the city,” warning of displacement, rights violations, conservatorships, and forced medication amid a shortage of shelter beds. McHenry offers Santa Cruz as a case study of misaligned incentives (rebrands, parade spending, “encampment resolution” grants) and says criminalization—tickets, misdemeanor charges for refusing shelter—traps people in homelessness. The two discuss real, straightforward solutions that include: build truly affordable housing, raise wages, add rent controls, and fund humane addiction and mental-health care, rather than cosmetic sweeps. Keith McHenry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keith_mchenry Keith McHenry on Substack: https://keithmchenry.substack.com Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 888-804-0303 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Jimmy. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.