President-elect Trump plans to overhaul U.S. management of record-high homelessness by shifting federal funding from housing to drug addiction programs.
Key Points
President-elect Trump's plan involves reallocating federal funding from housing to drug addiction programs
The goal is to address the root causes of homelessness and reduce homelessness rates in the long term
Pros
Focus on addressing drug addiction, which is a root cause of homelessness
Potential to reduce homelessness rates in the long term
Cons
Shift in federal funding away from housing may lead to housing insecurity for vulnerable populations
Effectiveness of drug addiction programs in addressing homelessness is uncertain