How FEMA works and why Trump is threatening to kill it

Published



Over the weekend, President Donald Trump threatened “getting rid of FEMA,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 

“FEMA has turned out to be a disaster,” Trump said on Friday during a tour of a North Carolina neighborhood destroyed by Hurricane Helene. “I think we recommend that FEMA go away.”

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.