Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the 2025 hurricane season, shifting disaster response responsibilities to state governments.
“We’re going to give out less money,” Trump said. “We’re going to give it out directly. It’ll be from the president’s office… maybe Homeland Security.” He added, “If a governor can’t handle it, maybe they shouldn’t be governor.”
The announcement signals a major overhaul in federal disaster response. Trump’s plan includes reducing FEMA’s role, distributing aid through the Department of Homeland Security or directly from the executive branch, and empowering governors to take full control of emergency management.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed reforms are underway to reshape FEMA’s mission and reduce federal financial commitments.
However, emergency officials have raised concerns. State agencies, they warn, often lack the budget and staffing to manage large-scale disasters alone.
Trump’s remarks followed the administration’s quiet removal of FEMA’s strategic plan, suggesting broader policy shifts are imminent. Critics argue the move risks undercutting disaster readiness as hurricane season intensifies.
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