Trump Announces New FEMA Plan
As Hurricane Season Begins, Trump Prioritizes Border Security Over Bureaucracy
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is temporarily reassigning staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist in hiring a surge of new immigration officers—a bold move as President Donald Trump intensifies his fight to secure America’s borders.
Roughly 100 FEMA employees, primarily from human resources and security teams, are being detailed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 90 days. Their mission: speed up the hiring process for 10,000 new ICE agents under Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” immigration initiative.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, DHS is launching an all-hands-on-deck strategy to secure our borders and enforce immigration laws,” DHS said in a statement Wednesday.
ICE Staffing Surge Won’t Disrupt Hurricane Response, DHS Says
Despite concerns about FEMA’s capacity during peak storm season, DHS assured Americans that disaster response capabilities remain intact.
“This temporary reassignment will not impact FEMA’s ability to respond to emergencies. The agency remains fully prepared for Hurricane Season 2025,” the department confirmed.
Still, critics argue the timing is unusual. The reassignment reportedly affects nearly half of FEMA’s HR department, according to The Washington Post.
Trump Admin Slashes Red Tape, Expands ICE Eligibility
To further widen the talent pool, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the end of long-standing age restrictions for ICE law enforcement roles.
Previously, applicants had to be under 40 to serve as deportation officers and under 37 for investigative roles. That’s now changed.
“We are ending the age cap for ICE law enforcement,” Noem declared. “Qualified patriots of any age are encouraged to apply and serve their country.”
This change is expected to attract skilled veterans, law enforcement retirees, and older applicants who still want to serve America.
FEMA Shrinks as Federal Government Decentralizes Under Trump
Sources inside FEMA report the agency is already short-staffed by about 2,000 personnel. The shortfall reflects President Trump’s broader plan to shrink the bloated federal bureaucracy and return power to the states.
This shift in responsibility has led some FEMA staff to exit voluntarily, especially as the White House signals it intends to restructure and streamline federal disaster response agencies.
ICE Prepares for a New Era of Border Enforcement
As illegal immigration continues to strain law enforcement and local communities, Trump’s administration is doubling down on recruitment, enforcement, and deterrence.
This reassignment is more than just a staffing tweak—it’s a strategic maneuver to rebuild ICE and protect American sovereignty. Under Trump, every federal agency is expected to contribute to national security.
Bottom Line:
Under President Trump, the focus is back where it belongs: securing the homeland, enforcing the law, and putting American citizens first—even if that means making tough calls during hurricane season.
