San José Mayor Aligns with Trump on Homelessness Crackdown

San José Mayor Matt Mahan is making headlines for supporting a Trump-era approach to homelessness—one that prioritizes clearing encampments and pushing treatment over permanent housing. In this video, we break down:The “Responsibility to Shelter” law and what it meansHow San José's policy mirrors Trump’s executive orderThe drop in unsheltered homelessness—and what’s behind itWhy critics call it “criminalizing poverty”The growing tension between city and county officialsIs this a bold step toward public safety, or a setback for housing justice? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.