Donald Trump, FEMA

FEMA Is a Disaster. Trump Is Right To Demand Changes.
The president's comments brought immediate pushback. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called the elimination of FEMA a "very bad idea." Sen. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) stopped short of condemning Trump's comments, saying some federal disaster agency is needed, even if that agency isn't FEMA.
Trump Is Right to Disband FEMA and Return Disaster Funding to the States
During visits to disaster-affected areas in North Carolina and California, President Trump criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency's performance and suggested dismantling the agency. "FEMA has turned out to be a disaster,
Trump Moves to Abolish FEMA, Shift Disaster Response to States
President Trump, who calls FEMA “not good,” has issued an executive order and established a commission to look at ending the agency. He favors having states respond to their own disasters, but they may not have adequate resources.
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Understanding FEMA: Why Trump should improve it — not eliminate it | Opinion
Eliminating FEMA would severely weaken the nation’s ability to respond to large-scale emergencies,” warns a retired California fire official.
Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim
We’re just praying we don’t get so much as a bad rain in the next four years.’ In an executive order Monday, President Donald Trump demanded a “full-scale review” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and requested a report proposing “structural changes” within the next 180 days.
Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  “We need a FEMA that looks like
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Trump’s threats to end FEMA are senseless. Florida needs it. | Editorial
Trump wants to overhaul, and maybe disband, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Maybe we should focus on the root cause: Climate change.
Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California disaster areas
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
Trump has threatened to sweep away FEMA. Here's what that could mean.
The president said he's considering letting Washington directly reimburse states for disaster-relief efforts, but states might not be equipped for rapid response.
Trump’s FEMA chief assailed the agency with untruths
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to North Carolina.
What does FEMA do? What to know after Trump considers 'getting rid' of agency
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.
Trump signs executive order aimed at 'drastically' improving FEMA efficacy, priorities, competence
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the FEMA Review Council, which will be tasked with reviewing ...
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Mary Ellen Klas: Don’t eliminate FEMA. Reform it
While touring the flood-ravaged areas of North Carolina recently, President Donald Trump declared: “I think we’re going to recommend that FEMA go away.” He then signed an executive order to ...
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Trump's proposed FEMA revamp – how will it affect brokers and clients?
Besides waging his ongoing war against illegal immigration, President Donald Trump has also recently criticized the Federal ...
'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 ...