San Francisco Cleans up Homeless Encampments Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit

San Francisco has made rapid efforts to clean up several well-known homeless encampments ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit. The decision, defended by Governor Gavin Newsom, has left many questioning why similar actions were not taken sooner. Newsom, alongside San Francisco Mayor London Breed, addressed concerns by explaining how the city has recently raised its expectations for the state of the streets. This cleanup, viewed by residents as temporary and only done to impress visiting leaders, has left previously overrun areas unrecognizable. Critics fear that once the leaders leave, the homeless crisis will continue.