Kira Phillips reported on the attack of a homeless man in Washington

• Kira Phillips reported on the attack of a homeless man in Washington.
• Trump promised to clean the city of the homeless, but the details of the plan remain unknown.
• Statistics show a decrease in crime in the Columbia area.

ABC News anchor Kira Phillips reported on the attack that occurred with her in downtown Washington, D.C. She noted that this happened against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's statement about combating homelessness and crime in the city.

Phillips shared that the attack occurred just two blocks from her office, where, according to her words, there had been two incidents of gunfire in the last six months. She described the attacker as a "disheveled" man who "was not in a clear state of mind." The anchor noted that the situation was "very scary," but she managed to escape unharmed.

President Trump promised to clean Washington of homeless encampments, stating that "the homeless must be removed from the city." However, details of his plans remain unknown, which has caused concern in organizations that support the homeless.

Trump also announced the deployment of the National Guard to Washington to support the local police. According to human rights data, in the first night of operations, 37 people were detained.

Despite Trump's statements about an increase in crime, statistics show that homelessness in the city is decreasing. According to police data from the Columbia area, homeless-related crimes have decreased by 26% compared to last year, while aggravated assaults have decreased by 28%.

Trump's critics assert that his actions may be an attempt to divert attention from other problems. Mayor of Washington Muriel Bowser also expressed concern about the lack of specific plans for the homeless.

Tags: USA/Politics/Crime