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EXCLUSIVE: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner wants to stop "the cycle of government dependency" for homelessness following President Donald Trump’s order for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

"President Trump is the law-and-order President and now he is taking necessary action to restore law and order to our nation’s capital," Turner said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital. "Americans who live and work in D.C., and families touring the district, should be able to walk the streets without fear of getting mugged or gunned down."

"Years of failed policies and weak leadership in the district have led to chaos, crime, violence, and homelessness. President Trump is bringing back peace and

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