Trump homeless adviser comes to Utah, says blue cities are embracing crackdown strategies

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 1,325

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Robert Marbut, a senior adviser on homelessness for President Donald Trump’s administration, told a packed room at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Thursday that federal officials’ homeless strategy isn’t as partisan as some may believe — and it’s already starting to be embraced by multiple blue cities.

“There are about 35 blue city mayors now doing this program, following what we’ve promoted … they’re not waiting for Congress to do …

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