US Edition‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
- David Richardson became acting FEMA administrator on Thursday after Cameron Hamilton was fired for opposing the president's plan to eliminate FEMA in Washington DC.
- Hamilton publicly criticized the Trump administration’s intent to dismantle FEMA during a House hearing, prompting his dismissal just one day later.
- On his first day, Richardson delivered a 17-minute speech warning staff against obstruction and asserting his sole authority to fulfill the president’s agenda.
- He stated, “I will achieve the president’s intent” and threatened, “Don’t get in my way,” while referencing tactics like “obfuscation, delay, undermining.”
- The transition signals a firm push to reform FEMA per presidential goals, with officials calling Richardson’s address a “productive first meeting.
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‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that “I will run right over you” while also suggesting policy changes that would push more responsibilities to the states. David Richardson, a […]
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'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes.
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