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Newsom Mocks Trump Over DHS's Hurricane Season Claims

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump was mocked by California Governor Gavin Newsom after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem thanked him for a peaceful hurricane season.
Noem's remark that Trump could 'keep hurricanes at bay' drew laughter and underscored the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s 2025 struggles.
David Richardson resigned as acting head in November 2025 after six months, and Karen Evans became the agency's third administrator that year.

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U.S. President Donald Trump was mocked by California Governor Gavin Newsom after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem thanked him for a peaceful hurricane season.
Noem's remark that Trump could 'keep hurricanes at bay' drew laughter and underscored the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s 2025 struggles.
David Richardson resigned as acting head in November 2025 after six months, and Karen Evans became the agency's third administrator that year.