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Trump Cuts 90% of AmeriCorps Staff, Strands Wildfire Survivors

5/27/2025

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In a shocking move, the Trump administration slashed 90% of AmeriCorps staff dedicated to helping wildfire survivors in Los Angeles, crippling vital disaster relief efforts. With over 400 volunteers previously supporting thousands of households, the drastic cuts leave survivors grappling with bureaucratic hurdles as federal agencies like FEMA and the EPA also face severe staffing shortages.

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In a shocking move, the Trump administration slashed 90% of AmeriCorps staff dedicated to helping wildfire survivors in Los Angeles, crippling vital disaster relief efforts. With over 400 volunteers previously supporting thousands of households, the drastic cuts leave survivors grappling with bureaucratic hurdles as federal agencies like FEMA and the EPA also face severe staffing shortages.