Trump floats eliminating FEMA so states can ‘take care of their own problems'
2 months ago

Trump floats eliminating FEMA so states can ‘take care of their own problems'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump suggested that FEMA could soon be on the chopping block, promising a “big discussion” on the future of the agency. “FEMA is going to be a whole big discussion very shortly because I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” Trump said. He added that “all it does is complicate everything.” Trump went on to say that while he was president, the federal disaster agency was “working very well.” But, he told Hannity, “What they’ve done with FEMA is so bad.” “FEMA has not done their job for the last four years,” he said. “And that’s never been done before I did it three times, I mean think of it, three times.” Trump’s comments Wednesday came as new fires blazed through northern Los Angeles, sparking evacuation orders in a region already reeling from the effects of a wave of wildfires.

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Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials
1 month ago

Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials

CNN  

CNN — A developing Trump administration plan for deep staff cuts and drastic changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is raising alarm among some state officials and even Republican lawmakers, who worry that it will weaken responses to future disasters. Hurricane season used to be the agency’s biggest concern, former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told CNN recently, but now …

Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials
1 month ago

Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials

CNN  

CNN — A developing Trump administration plan for deep staff cuts and drastic changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is raising alarm among some state officials and even Republican lawmakers, who worry that it will weaken responses to future disasters. Hurricane season used to be the agency’s biggest concern, former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told CNN recently, but now …

Trump says U.S. disaster relief agency should be 'terminated'
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says U.S. disaster relief agency should be 'terminated'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack Tuesday on the U.S. federal disaster agency FEMA, calling for it to be shut down and its duties instead handed to individual states. Trump, who has moved to slash government spending since taking office in January, wrote in all caps on his Truth Social platform that "The Biden run FEMA has been a …

Trump orders massive overhaul of FEMA after accusing agency of bias against Republicans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump orders massive overhaul of FEMA after accusing agency of bias against Republicans

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order establishing a review council to evaluate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, although stopping short of instant action to shut down the country's lead disaster response agency. The president raised the idea of shuttering FEMA during a cross-country trip on Friday to disaster areas in North Carolina and California, vowing to sign …

Why does Donald Trump want to dismantle the US emergency agency FEMA, and what could it mean for Americans?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why does Donald Trump want to dismantle the US emergency agency FEMA, and what could it mean for Americans?

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order establishing a review council to evaluate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, stopping short of instant action to shut or reshape the country's lead disaster response agency. Donald Trump made the remarks while on a visit to North Carolina and California, which were hit by hurricanes and wildfires, respectively, vowing to …

Trump Mulls Abolishing US Emergency Management Agency As He Visits Disaster-Hit North Carolina & California
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Mulls Abolishing US Emergency Management Agency As He Visits Disaster-Hit North Carolina & California

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid” of FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency – a government organisation that responds to disasters. As he left the White House on Friday morning, he said as per AP that, “it’s been a horrible thing the way that’s been allowed to fester” since the storm hit in September, and “we’re …

President Trump pushes for 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting disaster areas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

President Trump pushes for 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting disaster areas

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation's central organization for responding to disasters. Although Whatley does not hold an official government position, Trump said he would be …

US President Trump calls for FEMA overhaul, accusing agency of incompetence
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US President Trump calls for FEMA overhaul, accusing agency of incompetence

Firstpost  

Trump, on his first trip since recovering the office on Monday, accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of failing to coordinate emergency relief operations in North Carolina, which was ravaged by Hurricane Helene floods in September U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen to a man, carrying a child, affected by Hurricane Helene, as they tour areas …

'Think we’re going to recommend...': Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ as he visits hurricane-hit North Carolina
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Think we’re going to recommend...': Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ as he visits hurricane-hit North Carolina

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will sign an executive order to begin the process of “fundamentally reforming and overhauling” or “maybe getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency as he visited hurricane-hit North Carolina President Donald Trump speaks to the media after he and first lady Melania Trump stepped off Air Force One upon their arrival …

"FEMA is not good": Trump looking into ending federal disaster aid agency
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2 months ago

"FEMA is not good": Trump looking into ending federal disaster aid agency

Salon  

As wildfires continue to rage in California, President Donald Trump says he's considering "getting rid" FEMA. During a visit to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina on Friday, Trump said he would soon sign an executive order “fundamentally reforming and overhauling" the disaster relief agency. In an interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity earlier this week, President Trump said the organization was “getting …

US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina
2 months ago

US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina

Al Jazeera  

United States President Donald Trump has attacked the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as FEMA, threatening to dismantle the organisation altogether. In a visit to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina on Friday, Trump announced he would sign an executive order “to begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling FEMA — or maybe getting rid of FEMA”. FEMA later reported that threats …

FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coasts
2 months ago

FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coasts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been on the frontlines of responding to recent wildfires in California and last year’s hurricane in North Carolina. Trump was critical of the agency this week in an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, saying “FEMA has not done their job for the …

Is Trump using Project 2025 to eliminate FEMA?
2 months ago

Is Trump using Project 2025 to eliminate FEMA?

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump, who made baseless attacks against FEMA during his 2024 campaign, suggested on Wednesday night that he wants to defund the Homeland Security emergency management agency and shift the burden for disaster relief to individual states. "And FEMA is gonna be a whole big discussion very shortly because I'd rather see the states take care of their own …

What Trump can (and can’t) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid
2 months ago

What Trump can (and can’t) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid

Raw Story  

During the heat of the presidential campaign in September, then-candidate Donald Trump made an extraordinary threat. “And if we don’t give him all the money to put out the fires, he’s got problems.” In the wake of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles, which have destroyed thousands of homes and killed dozens of people over the past …

Trump mulls letting disaster-hit U.S. states fend for themselves
2 months ago

Trump mulls letting disaster-hit U.S. states fend for themselves

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated ending federal disaster relief and leaving states to fend for themselves during emergencies in his first Oval Office interview since returning to power. With Los Angeles scorched by wildfires and the eastern United States still recovering from two devastating hurricanes, Trump falsely accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of turning its back on …

Trump Attacks FEMA, Says States Should ‘Take Care Of Their Own Problems’
2 months ago

Trump Attacks FEMA, Says States Should ‘Take Care Of Their Own Problems’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that states should “take care of their own problems” rather than rely on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover after natural disasters. But unless you have certain types of leadership … it gets in the way.” Trump: "FEMA is gonna be a whole big discussion very shortly, because I'd …

Donald Trump to end federal disaster relief for states? What US President said
2 months ago

Donald Trump to end federal disaster relief for states? What US President said

Hindustan Times  

In his first interview since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of ending federal disaster relief and leaving states to "take care of their own problems". US President Donald Trump said that FEMA will become a very big discussion shortly. Speaking to Fox News, Donald Trump accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency …

Trump claims FEMA is getting ‘in the way’ and pitches abolishing it during first interview since return to White House
2 months ago

Trump claims FEMA is getting ‘in the way’ and pitches abolishing it during first interview since return to White House

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated abolishing the federal agency …

Trump suggests he may strip FEMA and let states "take care of their own problems"
2 months ago

Trump suggests he may strip FEMA and let states "take care of their own problems"

Salon  

President Donald Trump went on Fox News' "Hannity" Wednesday to complain about the Federal Emergency Management Agency, accusing it of "getting in the way of everything" and promising to have a "whole big discussion very shortly" on its fate. His comments about FEMA on "Hannity" raised concerns that he might strip funding from an agency that coordinated the federal response …

MAGA congressman says top priority is shutting down FEMA like the Department of Education
5 months, 1 week ago

MAGA congressman says top priority is shutting down FEMA like the Department of Education

Raw Story  

A Tennessee Republican congressman on Friday told a conservative podcaster that the first thing he wants to do when he returns to Washington D.C. is advocate to reorganize FEMA – and “shut it down.” “When I get back to Washington that’s the first thing, we’re gonna — we need a reorganization of FEMA. That is completely – I mean it’s …

California Republican begs Trump to stop threats of cutting off money for his fire-stricken district
6 years, 2 months ago

California Republican begs Trump to stop threats of cutting off money for his fire-stricken district

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he had asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cut off all money going to help California deal with massive forest fires unless the state adopted his plan of raking leaves. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents a district whose residents have been greatly harmed by this year's wildfires, has now issued a statement …

Trump administration pushes states’ rights — as long as they are coal states
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump administration pushes states’ rights — as long as they are coal states

LA Times  

As the Trump administration unveiled its plan Tuesday to gut landmark rules limiting power plant emissions, it made one thing clear: When it comes to environmental regulations, this White House is all about letting states chart their own course. “The era of top-down, one-size-fits-all mandates is over,” Environmental Protection Agency interim chief Andrew Wheeler said on a call with reporters …

As FEMA Heads To Oklahoma, Agency Worries About Finances
11 years, 10 months ago

As FEMA Heads To Oklahoma, Agency Worries About Finances

NPR  

As FEMA Heads To Oklahoma, Agency Worries About Finances President Obama has promised the people of Moore, Okla., that the U.S. is "there for them, behind them, as long as it takes." BRIAN NAYLOR, BYLINE: In the first hours after a natural disaster, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, it's the local first responders who are the center …

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