MacKenzie Scott’s $60 Million Disaster Donation Masks the Real Crisis of Federal Neglect

MacKenzie Scott’s recent $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) stands out as one of the largest individual gifts the nonprofit has ever received. On its surface, this appears to be a transformative boost for disaster preparedness and recovery efforts at a time when climate disasters are ravaging communities across America. But beneath this headline-worthy generosity lies a troubling reality: the federal government's retreat from its responsibility to safeguard American citizens against natural catastrophes. While private donors like Scott step in with billions, President Trump’s administration simultaneously undermines long-term disaster resilience by proposing cuts to the Federal...