Trump Slams FEMA as a "Disaster," Proposes Ending Agency and Directing Funds to States
Mr. Trump's criticism of FEMA is tied to its alleged inefficiencies, particularly in response to disasters like Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina. However, Mr. Trump has emphasized that his goal is not just to dismantle FEMA but to empower states to manage disaster funding directly.
Trump Slams FEMA Efforts, Claims Emergency Agency Failed Under Democratic Leadership
President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency during an interview with Sean Hannity, claiming the agency has failed under the Biden administration. Trump argued FEMA obstructs state-led emergency responses and advocated for states to handle disasters independently before seeking federal assistance.
Touring disaster sites, Trump says he wants to get rid of FEMA
In the first official trip of his second term, Trump also threatened to withhold disaster aid to California unless the state enacts a voter ID law.
Trump: Will Sign Executive Order to Fundamentally Change or Get Rid of FEMA
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would sign an executive order to begin the process of fundamentally overhauling or eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "FEMA has turned out to be a disaster
Trump says he will order FEMA overhaul
President Donald Trump said on Friday he would like to get rid of the main federal agency that responds to natural disasters.
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What is FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Agency explained
The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.
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‘You Made It So Impossible’: Trump Halts Dem Rep On FEMA Defense, Calls Out Insurance Companies Fleeing State
President Donald Trump on Friday halted Democratic California Rep. Brad Sherman’s defense of using the Federal Emergency ...
Trump suggests state-led disaster management, hints at FEMA overhaul or elimination
FEMA helps respond to disasters when local leaders request a presidential emergency declaration, a signal that the damage is ...
'FEMA is not good:' Trump announces agency overhaul during visit to North Carolina
President Donald Trump said that his administration will step in and assist North Carolina as it recovers from Hurricane ...
State Department issues immediate pause for nearly all U.S. foreign aid
The Trump administration has suspended all existing foreign aid for 90 days pending review with exceptions for Israel and ...
TEMA declares State of Emergency ahead of snowstorm
Tennessee is currently under a State of Emergency due to the effects of Helene. TEMA says that they will be enacting a State ...
Several Alabama counties remain in state of emergency after winter storm
Seventeen Alabama counties remain under a state of emergency because of Tuesday’s historic winter storm across south Alabama, ...
Make preparations: State of emergency declared in Georgia ahead of second winter storm
Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for all of Georgia over the next batch of incoming winter weather. Here's ...
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Georgia Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather
On Monday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, in preparation for the ...