Trump Reverses Course On FEMA
President Donald Trump is taking bold action to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the devastating flash floods in Texas, delivering a message that resonates deeply with Americans tired of bloated bureaucracy and federal failure.
“We’ve finally got some strong, smart people running FEMA,” Trump said Friday during a visit to the disaster zone. “When we came into office on January 20, we cleaned up the mess fast.”
Trump’s Plan: Less D.C. Bureaucracy, More State Power
In June, Trump revealed a powerful new direction for FEMA: shifting more authority back to the states.
“We want to wean off FEMA and let governors lead,” Trump explained. “If a governor can’t handle a disaster response, maybe they’re not cut out for the job.”
The plan? Cut federal red tape. Streamline disaster relief. And restore local control, just as the Constitution intended.
FEMA Under Fire: Time for Real Reform
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who now oversees FEMA, is echoing the president’s call for change.
“We’re not just tweaking FEMA—we’re rebuilding it from the ground up,” Noem said this week. “The current system failed too many Americans for too long.”
Under Noem’s leadership, FEMA is being restructured into a lean, fast-moving, field-ready force that can deploy quickly and work directly with states—without waiting on Washington’s sluggish approval process.
A FEMA That Works for the People
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed major changes are already in progress.
“The FEMA of the past—bloated, slow, and stuck in paperwork—is being phased out,” McLaughlin said. “We’re replacing it with an agency that empowers local leaders and protects American families.”
The message is clear: no more delays, no more excuses.
Trump Administration Stays Focused on Accountability
OMB Director Russell Vought reminded Americans that President Trump remains committed to government accountability.
“The president is demanding performance from every agency—including FEMA,” Vought said. “Americans deserve results—not more federal waste.”
With Trump’s leadership, FEMA is shifting from a centralized, bloated bureaucracy to a responsive, local-first emergency management model—one that puts citizens first and politics last.
