FEMA, Trump

Trump said he wants to overhaul or eliminate FEMA. Here are disaster-fighting efforts that could be at risk.
FEMA provides funds to governments and individuals to rebuild after natural disasters, but Trump has criticized it for being too slow and costly.
Trump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in North Carolina
Speaking to reporters, the president predicted future disasters would need “probably less FEMA, because FEMA just hasn’t done the job. And we’re looking at the whole concept of FEMA.”
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.
Beshear to Trump: Dissolving FEMA is ‘a very bad idea’ and could hinder disaster victims
If you dissolve it, all 50 states would have to create their own administrative arm, and that would eat up so much of the funding that ultimately needs to go to the people and to the states to rebuild,
La. leaders react to Trump’s desire to scrap FEMA
Louisiana leaders at the federal, state and local level reacted to President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) be abolished. Last week, just days after he was inaugurated Trump made headlines with his stance on FEMA.
Get Rid Of FEMA? Trump Panel Looks At Shifting Disaster Response To States
Trump orders a review with the goal of an "immediate, effective, and impartial response," but critics say heʻs politicizing disaster aid.
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.
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Donald Trump orders investigation into FEMA. Here's what it could mean for Louisiana.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, who on Friday talked about shutting down the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on ...
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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 takes aim at FEMA in new executive order
The executive order begins the process of a review of the agency's effectiveness by establishing a 20-member task force ...
Explainer: What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order establishing a review council for the Federal Emergency Management ...
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while touring disaster areas
SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management ...
Can Trump 'terminate' FEMA? Not so fast
Although President Donald Trump has floated eliminating FEMA with an executive order, he does not have unilateral authority, ...
Trump names GOP’s Whatley, 3 more from NC to help review FEMA after saying he may end it
President Donald Trump named RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and three GOP members of Congress to review FEMA’s work in Helene.
'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 ...
Donald Trump sounds the same. His White House — so far — couldn't be more different
That has left Trump more emboldened than ever — and with a long to-do list. He's launched into a frenetic pace of appearances ...