A homeless man sets up a White House-like structure in Seattle.
In Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, a replica of the White House was constructed by a homeless man.
An encampment in Seattle that resembles the White House has been constructed by a homeless man to protest the city's homeless policies, according to a report.
Jason Rantz, host of the Jason Rantz Show on Seattle's KTTH Radio, wrote an op-ed about his encounter with a homeless man named Danny and the inspiration behind his construction of a replica of a famous American residence in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
Danny informed Rantz that he was skilled and had previously constructed buildings in the city, including the Space Needle. However, he is now unable to work due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his hands, which resulted in the loss of his home.
""I'm embarrassed about being here, but it's difficult to escape this situation because I lost my vehicle and my hands are damaged," Danny stated."
Danny informed Rantz that he constructed the replica White House with the intention of demonstrating that homeless encampments can be aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, he disclosed that he is not optimistic about the assistance that Seattle offers to the homeless.
The Tiny House Village system, operated by the city, aims to provide shelter for homeless individuals and keep them off the streets. However, Danny asserted that the funds intended to assist the homeless are being misused by those in charge.
Danny claimed that the money is going to those who try to help homeless people and get them off the streets, not to the homeless people themselves.
He also criticized the city’s tiny homes system.
"Danny stated that out of everyone he knows who lives in tiny homes, except for a few individuals, they have all returned to living in a traditional home due to not signing in or out properly one day."
Rantz stated that the replica White House builder embodies the homeless issue after speaking with Danny, using fragmented and confusing language and shifting blame onto others.
"Rantz wrote in an op-ed that the individual appears to consistently provide excuses but fails to recognize their role in the issue. There is no evidence that they are committed to improving their behavior and becoming a productive member of society."
In 2024, King County had more than 16,000 people experiencing homelessness, a 23% increase from the 2022 data.
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