🚨 America’s homelessness crisis is worse than ever—up 34% since Obama promised to “end it in 10 years.” The reason? A failed federal mandate called Housing First. Finally, the federal government is acknowledging this failure and ready to try something new. 🧵

The no-accountability trifecta in our homeless "system": Individuals aren't expected to take responsibility for their own paths, while the system coasts on autopilot and the homeless are left to languish on the streets. Finally, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @HUDgov

Empty promises by @GavinNewsom @CAgovernor to “reimagine” homelessness response have resulted in a 40% increase in homelessness under his watch. The latest case: CARE Court. Billed as a revolutionary fix for untreated mental illness among the homeless, Newsom claimed it would

🔷Michele Steeb joined NTD News to discuss homelessness, President Trump’s new Executive Order, the links between mental illness, crime, and homelessness—and what the Free Up Foundation is doing to address them.

The President's EOs on homelessness are a real chance for change. But success requires follow-through + accountability at every level of the system: 1) Build & staff holistic programs to support healing and growth 2) Tie federal aid to reforms—treatment laws,

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💉 In ’23, @TXlege had the chance to lead the nation by banning so-called “safe injection sites”—more accurately described as supervised drug consumption sites. We call it Harm Production, given how it’s practiced in the U.S. Even though these sites remain illegal under federal

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🚨 Homelessness in WA is up 25% since 2022—despite $5.8B spent since 2013. 👨‍👩‍👧 Family homelessness keeps rising. 💰 Big investments, worsening outcomes. The current approach is broken. It’s time for a course correction.

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In '23, @TXlege had a chance to lead the nation by banning so-called 'safe injection sites'—more aptly titled supervised drug consumption sites—a cornerstone of the Harm Reduction movement that I also retitled to Harm Production, given the way it is practiced in U.S. Even

Helping the Homeless Rebuild Their Lives Is Key to America’s Future Success by @SteebMichele https://t.co/PiCVfYuUXU

🚨BREAKING: @POTUS @realDonaldTrump's bold Executive Order shifts U.S. homelessness policy frm massively-failed Housing First approach to a system that sees the whole person—not just their lack of housing—and their potential to recover, grow, and prosper. In my @DailyCaller

D.C. has the highest per capita rate of homelessness in the country. What few understand is that the most pressing issue is the steady increase in homeless families. HUD reports 3,800 homeless inds, but the Dept of Ed reports 6,600 homeless K–12 students, which doesn’t

“Housing First” left thousands to die alone in subsidized units, with no path out of addiction or despair. The President’s move to reverse it is actually a lifeline. Now states & cities must act—and the Free Up Foundation is ready to lead the way. ♥️🇺🇸 https://t.co/PwysuXwpqL

Homelessness is not unsolvable. We just need the courage to change course. This is America’s moment to reverse the crisis—and bring hope, healing, and dignity back to our communities. @FreeUpFdn is ready. Let’s get to work. ❤️🇺🇸

The President has opened the door. Now it’s up to states & cities to act. We are ready to help leaders replace failed mandates with proven, human-first solutions. Learn more: https://t.co/AjHpc7LkPZ #RecoveryFirst #EndHomelessness

At @FreeUpFdn, we help cities & states build transitional, sober, community-based housing that works. Our model is built on: ✅ Structure ✅ Sobriety ✅ Skills ✅ Purpose This is how we move people from the streets to independence.

On July 24th, @realDonaldTrump signed an Executive Order to END Housing First as the one-size-fits-all federal policy. This is a turning point—a return to common sense, recovery, and real compassion. Thank you, Mr. President. 🙏 https://t.co/PwysuXwXgj

Across America, “Housing First” has meant: ❌ Subsidized units with no recovery plan ❌ Rising overdose deaths ❌ Streets turned into encampments It was sold as compassion—but it abandoned people to addiction & isolation.