President Trump announced he signed an executive order to “bring back mental institutions and insane asylums,” saying, “Hate to build those suckers but you’ve got to get the people off the streets,” during a White House press briefing marking his first year back in office. (theguardian.com) He invoked Creedmoor in Queens as an example of past institutional care. (breitbart.com) The order reportedly emphasizes expanded civil‑commitment tools and directs agencies to pursue involuntary treatment options. (thunderreport.org) Advocates and legal experts warned of civil‑rights risks and feasibility concerns, while supporters argued renewed inpatient care could help address public‑safety and homelessness. (nwpb.org)