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Trump recommends ending FEMA ahead of California fire site visit

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a visit to North Carolina, accusing it of mishandling disaster relief efforts.
Trump criticized Democratic officials' responses to wildfires in Los Angeles, stating he would withhold federal aid until California improves its water management policies.
Since January 7, wildfires in Southern California have killed 28 people and damaged nearly 16,000 structures, with ongoing investigations into water shortages affecting fire response.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Trump have not communicated since he left office, but both have publicly criticized each other amid the disaster response.

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The Charlotte Observer

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Trump disparaged FEMA in North Carolina. Here’s what the agency did during Hurricane Helene

By Joe Marusak and Ames Alexander, The Charlotte Observer On a visit Friday to Hurricane Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina, President Donald Trump called for the potential elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA’s role is to help the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Trump said states should handle disaster response. Here’s what FEMA says it did before and after the storm: — Deployed at least 1,…

2 months ago·Charlotte, United States

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KYMA

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"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan on President Trump's plans regarding FEMA

(CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Margaret Brennan, "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News' Chief Foreign Affairs correspondent, appeared on CBS Evening News Friday to talk about President Donald Trump's plan to overhaul, or possibly even eliminate, FEMA. When asked how realistic are the plans "Trump is floating," Brennan said, "It sounded more like an idea than an actual plan," adding that the president may reform or "get rid of FEMA" and "might recommend t…

2 months ago

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realnewsnow.com

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Trump Disregards FEMA, Neglects Disaster-Stricken States - Real News Now

On his recent trips to disaster-stricken California and North Carolina, President Donald Trump, once again, displayed his deep dissatisfaction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The agency has regularly been a topic of contention due to its bureaucratic nature and sluggish response rate. During his tour of the fire-ridden Californian terrains, Democratic leaders sheepishly brushed aside previous disagreements to flatter Trump i…

2 months ago

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Daily Kos

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Trump's new Quid Pro Quo, getting rid of FEMA

Make no mistake, Traitor Trump visit to California doesn’t mean that he wants to help those affected by the fires, he is looking for a way to benefit from it. Traitor Trump desire to get rid of FEMA is just a way for him to force governors to ask the...

2 months ago·United States

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News Facts Network

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Trump Criticizes FEMA During Wildfire Briefing in California - News Facts Network

President Donald Trump criticized FEMA during a press conference in Los Angeles while addressing the... The post Trump Criticizes FEMA During Wildfire Briefing in California appeared first on News Facts Network.

2 months ago·Greensboro, United States

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