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FEMA Employees Warn of Disaster Failures Under Trump

8/26/2025

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Over 180 current and former FEMA employees criticized Trump administration policies, warning of potential failures similar to Hurricane Katrina.
The "Katrina Declaration" urges protection from political interference and highlights unqualified leadership.
Staff departures have left FEMA under-resourced, affecting disaster response, evident in recent Texas floods.
Employees accuse the administration of censoring climate science and reducing disaster preparedness funding.
Trump proposed phasing out FEMA, shifting responsibilities to states, raising concerns about future disaster management.

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Story summary

Over 180 current and former FEMA employees criticized Trump administration policies, warning of potential failures similar to Hurricane Katrina.
The "Katrina Declaration" urges protection from political interference and highlights unqualified leadership.
Staff departures have left FEMA under-resourced, affecting disaster response, evident in recent Texas floods.
Employees accuse the administration of censoring climate science and reducing disaster preparedness funding.
Trump proposed phasing out FEMA, shifting responsibilities to states, raising concerns about future disaster management.