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FEMA's New Chief Calls for Reform and Compliance

5/10/2025

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Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson is making waves as he urges staff to align with his vision for reform, echoing President Trump's agenda. With the departure of Cameron Hamilton, a critic of FEMA's future, Richardson is focused on evaluating the agency's readiness and enforcing legal compliance, declaring, "We are wasting taxpayer dollars" if we fall short.

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Story summary

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson is making waves as he urges staff to align with his vision for reform, echoing President Trump's agenda. With the departure of Cameron Hamilton, a critic of FEMA's future, Richardson is focused on evaluating the agency's readiness and enforcing legal compliance, declaring, "We are wasting taxpayer dollars" if we fall short.