Southern California mayor says he wants to ‘purge’ homeless population by giving them ‘all the fentanyl they want’

The mayor of Lancaster, R. Rex Parris, sparked controversy by suggesting providing free fentanyl to the homeless population to address the crisis. He defended his remarks, stating that he was referring to unhoused individuals with criminal backgrounds who he believes are responsible for a significant portion of crime. Parris also called for a federal “purge” of the homeless population, claiming it’s necessary to protect the city’s residents. Despite facing backlash and a recall campaign, Parris stands by his statements, emphasizing the need for solutions to address homelessness.