Trump team’s homeless tour of L.A. sparks suspicions, concerns

A woman emerges from her tent outside the Union Rescue Mission on skid row in Los Angeles. An administration official said the purpose was to gather information so that President Trump could begin to develop a plan to address the “tragedy.” RELATED: Trump is going to solve L.A.’s homeless crisis just like Hurricane Dorian hit Alabama “The president has taken notice of the homelessness crisis, particularly in cities and states where the liberal policies of overregulation, excessive taxation, and poor public service delivery are combining to dramatically increase poverty and public health risks,” Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere said. “I hope you will provide the federal assistance that is needed to help cities stop homelessness in America and help our veterans and most vulnerable of citizens.” City Councilman Gil Cedillo said that he doesn’t trust President Trump and suggested the delegation’s visit was a publicity stunt. “We’re interested in building housing, and finding shelter and transitioning people who are going through really difficult times,” said Cedillo, who heads a City Hall committee focused on housing. “And it requires more than a token appearance.” Also Tuesday, group members met with heads of the unions that represent rank-and-file Los Angeles police officers and county sheriff’s deputies.