FEMA Shakeup: New Chief Threatens Staff, Shifts Power to States | JQJO

FEMA's new acting administrator, David Richardson, warned staff against resisting upcoming changes, threatening to "run right over" those opposed. He plans to shift more responsibilities and costs to states, aligning with President Trump's vision. Richardson, lacking disaster management experience, emphasized adhering to the president's agenda. His predecessor, Cameron Hamilton, was fired after congressional testimony expressing opposition to eliminating FEMA, a possibility the Trump administration is considering. A FEMA mission analysis is planned to identify inefficiencies.