Trump Admin Under Fire
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing a wave of criticism over the federal response to historic flooding in Texas—but many conservatives believe it’s less about disaster management and more about attacking President Trump’s America First agenda.
“This isn’t about FEMA delays. This is about tearing down Trump’s efforts to shrink bloated government,” said one former FEMA official.
The Houston Chronicle editorial board compared Noem’s handling of FEMA to the Hurricane Katrina debacle—an exaggerated claim echoing partisan talking points from Democrats eager to weaponize tragedy for political gain.
FEMA’s Real Role: Supporting States, Not Replacing Them
For decades, FEMA has operated as a support agency, not a first responder. Under the Trump administration, FEMA is being returned to its original mission: empowering state and local leaders to take the lead in crisis response.
“This is about putting Texans in charge of Texas,” Noem explained during the Hill Nation Summit in Washington, D.C.
Critics from the left, including Senators Ed Markey and Chris Murphy, claim FEMA under Noem has “failed.” But what they fail to mention is that FEMA doesn’t act until states request aid—a process that Governor Greg Abbott initiated, triggering federal support.
Left-Wing Media Pushes a Narrative—But Here Are the Facts
Democrats and mainstream media outlets like CNN and The New York Times have alleged FEMA was slow to act. One report claimed a 72-hour delay in Kerr County due to budget approvals. Homeland Security called the claim “absolute hogwash.”
In reality, over 300 FEMA personnel were deployed within days, supporting shelters, evacuations, and emergency response in hard-hit regions.
Noem and her team have cut through Biden-era red tape, ensuring quicker funding and more authority for local responders. But instead of praising this nimble, state-led effort, the media has chosen to push a narrative of federal incompetence.
Trump’s Vision: Smaller Government, Faster Response
At the heart of this controversy is Trump’s ongoing effort to reform the federal government. FEMA’s new direction under Kristi Noem reflects that: fewer bureaucrats, more boots on the ground.
“FEMA is no longer a DC-centric dead weight,” said Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “It’s evolving into a lean, deployable disaster force.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott echoed this, saying FEMA should be “rightsized”—a term resonating with Trump voters who want efficient government that serves the people, not entrenched Washington interests.
Cutting Through the Noise: What This Means for American Families
While liberal politicians scream “resignation,” Texans are seeing faster access to relief, reduced red tape, and greater control in local hands. In Travis County, where floods devastated neighborhoods, state officials have been leading the charge—with FEMA standing ready, not taking over.
Critics argue FEMA is being dismantled. But for many in the conservative movement, it’s being rebuilt into what it should’ve always been: a support system for Americans, not a bloated bureaucracy.
Bottom Line: While the media plays politics, President Trump and Secretary Noem are putting America First—cutting waste, empowering states, and defending your tax dollars.
This is the kind of leadership that puts We the People—not Washington insiders—back in control.
