Trump Floats Eliminating FEMA During Disaster Zone Visits

President Trump proposes overhauling or abolishing FEMA, raising concerns among officials and experts about disaster response capabilities.

• President Trump suggested eliminating FEMA, citing inefficiency and advocating for states to handle disaster management directly.
• The proposal has drawn criticism from experts and officials who warn it could weaken emergency response and overwhelm state resources.
• Trump tied federal disaster aid for California wildfires to demands for voter ID laws and changes in water management policies, sparking controversy.
• In North Carolina, Trump criticized FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene and pledged faster recovery efforts, while residents shared harrowing survival stories.
• Experts and former officials caution that dismantling FEMA would significantly impact disaster recovery nationwide, particularly in states with limited resources.

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