Texas Flood Response Reveals the Real Challenges in Trump’s FEMA Overhaul Plans
As Texas battles catastrophic floods, President Trump’s promise to phase out FEMA clashes with the urgent federal response needed, highlighting the hard truth: dismantling FEMA could leave states dangerously unprepared.
President Donald Trump’s bold claims about “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and handing disaster response entirely to states are facing a reality check amid the recent devastating Texas flooding. Despite talk of reforming or even eliminating FEMA, the administration leaned heavily on traditional federal emergency protocols to manage this crisis — exposing just how indispensable FEMA remains. Within a day of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request, Trump approved a major disaster declaration, triggering FEMA resources and unlocking vital aid for flood survivors and local governments. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem proudly reported that funds were moving swiftly...
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