Trump wants homeless camps gone. That's already happening in Louisville

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President Trump issued an executive order shifting funding away from "housing first" models to address homelessness.

Louisville already enforces stricter anti-camping laws, but the homeless population continues to grow.

Advocates argue that forced treatment and stricter laws don't address the root cause of homelessness, which is a lack of affordable housing.

America's attitude toward addressing the growing homeless population is shifting — with President Donald Trump issuing an executive order that would steer funding away from housing first models and help states implement involuntary treatment programs.

That shift could mean big changes for cities that have shied away from camping bans and drug enforcement, as the Trump administration prioritizes grant fundin