Trump Proposes Overhaul or Elimination of FEMA Following Storm Helene's Devastation

President Donald Trump criticizes FEMA's response to recent disasters and suggests shifting disaster management responsibilities to individual states.

• Donald Trump, during a visit to North Carolina, announced plans for significant changes to FEMA, including the possibility of abolishing the agency entirely.
• The president accused FEMA of failing in its responsibilities during recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene and California wildfires.
• Trump proposed redirecting disaster relief funds directly to states to allow for faster and more localized responses to emergencies.
• Experts warn that abolishing FEMA could lead to chaos in disaster management due to the loss of centralized coordination across federal, state, and local levels.
• Hurricane Helene, which struck the southeastern U.S. in September, caused over 200 deaths and extensive damage, intensifying debates on disaster preparedness.

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