Besides waging his ongoing war against illegal immigration, President Donald Trump has also recently criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its handling of disaster relief efforts, particularly in response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
FEMA provides funds to governments and individuals to rebuild after natural disasters, but Trump has criticized it for being too slow and costly.
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President Trump is considering eliminating FEMA citing inefficiency. States and climate advocates say FEMA needs a fix but it also needs to stay.
Entrepreneur and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump 's plan to overhaul or even scrap the Federal Emergency Management Agency. O'Leary's endorsement comes amidst growing debate over the effectiveness of FEMA and Trump's proposal to shift disaster relief funding directly to state governments.
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Were people displaced by Helene wrongly kicked out of hotels while still eligible for FEMA vouchers? Confusion reigns.
According to FEMA, “a home inspection may be necessary to help determine if an applicant is eligible for various types of assistance. Due to the number of counties impacted by the hurricane and the number of homes needing inspections, it may take time for an inspection to be scheduled.”
Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton cost the city $247 million for debris collection, damage to city property and the cost of police and firefighter overtime, according to preliminary
Donald Trump is making major changes to federal agencies, including workforce buyouts, inspector general firings, and prosecutor dismissals. He is also reviewing FEMA, eliminating diversity programs,