Trump Budget Cites LA Homeless Agency in Proposed Housing Cuts

President Trump uses LA's homelessness crisis to justify cuts to federal assistance programs.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:53pm

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A serene, nostalgic painting of a lone park bench on a dimly lit city street, with warm sunlight casting long shadows and creating a contemplative, cinematic mood.The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to homelessness programs could further exacerbate the crisis in cities like Los Angeles.Los Angeles Today

President Trump's proposed federal budget for the next fiscal year singles out the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority as an example of Democratic mismanagement of publicly funded programs, using it to justify cuts to homeless assistance services across the country.

Why it matters

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to housing and homelessness programs could have a significant impact on cities like Los Angeles that are already struggling with rising homelessness and a lack of affordable housing.

The details

Trump's budget proposal asks Congress to reduce funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including cuts to programs that provide rental assistance and aid for the homeless. The administration cites the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority as an example of a poorly run program, despite the agency's efforts to address the city's homelessness crisis.

  • President Trump's proposed budget was released on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is the lead agency responsible for addressing homelessness in the city of Los Angeles.

President Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who is proposing cuts to federal housing and homelessness programs in his latest budget proposal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not allow poorly run programs to continue wasting taxpayer money. My budget will put an end to the mismanagement that has plagued cities like Los Angeles.”

— President Trump

What’s next

The proposed budget will now go to Congress for consideration and potential revisions before being finalized.

The takeaway

The Trump administration's use of Los Angeles' homelessness crisis as justification for cutting federal housing and homelessness programs raises concerns about the administration's commitment to addressing the complex issue of homelessness, which requires a collaborative, well-funded approach.