NYT > U.S. News How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy Par : Ellen Barry and Jason DeParle 22 août 2026 à 05:02 As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale. © Jonathan Alcorn/ReutersJoe Lonsdale, founder of the Cicero Institute, is an ally of President Trump’s whose group has commandeered Republican policy on homelessness.