Trump Team To Axe FEMA
Trump’s Homeland Security Chief says it’s time to “eliminate FEMA as it exists today” and give power back to the states.
A Bureaucracy Too Big to Save?
As catastrophic flooding devastates parts of Texas — killing over 100 people and displacing thousands — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is reigniting calls to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and rebuild it from the ground up.
In a bold statement during a FEMA Review Council meeting, Noem criticized the agency’s sluggish response and outdated approach.
“FEMA has become a slow-moving bureaucracy,” Noem said. “Americans in crisis deserve better. We need to eliminate the current structure and rebuild FEMA into a responsive, state-driven support system.”
Trump’s Plan: Local Power, Not Federal Overreach
Noem’s remarks align with President Trump’s America First approach to emergency response — which prioritizes local leadership over federal control.
“President Trump has empowered states to take charge,” Noem explained. “Emergency management should start with local officials who know their people — not with D.C. bureaucrats who show up late.”
The administration believes federal agencies should support — not dominate — disaster relief. Trump has made it clear: FEMA reform will happen, but only after the hurricane season to avoid disrupting recovery efforts already underway.
Why FEMA Is Failing Americans
Critics argue that FEMA has become bloated, inefficient, and far too political. Noem, who first called to “eliminate FEMA” back in March, clarified that the mission isn’t the problem — it’s the agency’s performance.
“We’re not getting rid of disaster relief — we’re getting rid of the red tape,” she said. “It’s time to return control to the people who actually live in these communities.”
Her comments come as FEMA scrambles to respond to historic flooding in Texas, where families have been left without power, shelter, or access to basic services.
Is It Time to Reinvent FEMA?
With natural disasters becoming more frequent and deadly, many Americans are asking: Is FEMA equipped to meet the challenges of today — or is it time to start fresh?
Under Trump’s leadership, the vision is clear: shrink Washington’s footprint, empower the states, and rebuild FEMA into something that actually works.
