In a recent statement, President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as "very bureaucratic" and "very slow," suggesting a need for drastic changes. He proposed that states take the lead in managing disaster responses before later seeking federal reimbursement. Experts warn that abolishing FEMA could jeopardize coordinated disaster response efforts, leaving states ill-equipped in emergencies. Despite Trump’s push, such a proposal would likely encounter resistance in Congress, where FEMA has extensive bipartisan backing, highlighting the complex reality of federal versus state-led disaster management.
Trump criticized the agency as "very bureaucratic" and "very slow," suggesting a need for states to lead their own disaster responses.
Disaster-management experts argue that eliminating FEMA would leave states unprepared, risking chaos in crises where timely response is essential.
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