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DHS Secretary Suggests Major Overhaul for FEMA Amid Calls for Reform

Kristi Noem calls for President Trump to abolish FEMA's current structure, advocating for more local control in disaster response and management.

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  1. Kristi Noem would tell Trump to abolish FEMA "the way it exists today"

    The increasing advocacy for dismantling FEMA as it currently operates underscores a growing sentiment that local officials should play a more decisive role in disaster response, away from bureaucratic interference.

    Kristi Noem would tell Trump to abolish FEMA "the way it exists today"

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  2. FEMA shouldn't continue "the way it exists today," Kristi Noem says

    Kristi Noem's call to dismantle FEMA as it currently operates reflects a broader frustration within the GOP about bureaucratic inefficiencies and a desire for more localized control over disaster response.

    FEMA shouldn't continue "the way it exists today," Kristi Noem says

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  3. Noem: Trump Can Shut Down FEMA, 'We Don't Need This Bureaucracy' Picking Winners

    FEMA, as it currently stands, is a bureaucratic entity that hinders effective disaster response, and it's crucial to empower local officials to make faster, more informed decisions.

    Noem: Trump Can Shut Down FEMA, 'We Don't Need This Bureaucracy' Picking Winners

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Feb 9th, 2025, 3:29 PM ET

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During a CNN interview, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem suggested President Trump should abolish FEMA as it currently operates, citing federal inefficiencies. She emphasized the need for local officials to manage disaster responses more swiftly. Trump's stance on FEMA aligns with criticisms regarding its response to recent disasters, including hurricanes and wildfires. Following an executive order to review FEMA, Noem, along with other officials, aims to address concerns over waste and bias in federal emergency management.

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