‘FEMA complicates everything’: Trump eyes executive order to get rid of it
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), stating that the agency has failed in its responsibilities over the past four years. Speaking during a tour of North Carolina, which was severely affected by Hurricane Helene, Trump remarked, «FEMA has turned out to be a disaster… I think we recommend that FEMA go away.» He suggested that states should assume a greater role in handling their own disaster responses.
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Republican Leaders Discuss FEMA's Future
According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump held discussions with congressional Republican leaders to evaluate FEMA's future role. The discussions explored whether the agency should continue providing assistance in its current capacity. Conservative lawmakers have previously proposed reducing federal reimbursements for disaster prevention and response, shifting more costs onto states.
Criticism of FEMA's Performance
In a recent interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, Trump expressed frustration with FEMA, stating, «FEMA has not done their job for the last four years» and «FEMA is getting in the way of everything.» He also indicated his intention to withhold aid from California, saying, «I don’t think we should give California anything until they let water flow down into their system.» Trump blamed California’s water policies for worsening the impact of wildfires, though experts have disputed these claims.
