Seattle cleaned up for the World Cup but only while the world was watching, commentator says

Seattle moved homeless encampments and related activity from visible areas during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to commentator Charlie Harger. Harger stated that the city's approach addressed visibility rather than underlying issues, and argued that billions of dollars in homelessness spending had not resolved the problem. The timing of cleanup efforts coincided with the international event's presence in the city.

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