Trump warns FEMA faces a reckoning after Biden admin: ‘Not done their job’

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Wednesday, cautioning that FEMA is in for a major overhaul under the Biden administration. In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Trump criticized FEMA’s performance over the past four years, accusing the agency of falling short in disaster response.

Trump highlighted his successful management of FEMA during his presidency, citing instances such as hurricanes in Florida and tornadoes in Alabama where the agency performed well under his leadership. However, he lamented that without effective leadership, FEMA’s effectiveness is compromised. Trump expressed his preference for states to take the lead in handling emergencies, with federal assistance coming in afterward.

The former president specifically pointed to Oklahoma, a state where he won all 77 counties in the 2024 election, as an example of state-led emergency response. Trump argued that if Oklahoma were to experience a tornado, the state should manage the situation before seeking federal aid. He criticized FEMA for allegedly hindering relief efforts in Republican-leaning areas and accused the agency of complicating disaster response efforts.

FEMA came under scrutiny last year during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, where over 100 people lost their lives and homes. Trump criticized the Biden administration and FEMA for their handling of the crisis, accusing them of neglecting Republican-leaning states like North Carolina. He vowed to address the situation during his upcoming visit to the state, where he plans to meet with residents affected by the hurricane.

In addition to visiting North Carolina, Trump also announced a trip to California to address the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. He criticized Governor Gavin Newsom’s environmental policies, which he believes have contributed to the wildfires. Trump pointed out the abundance of water resources in the state that could be utilized for firefighting efforts but are instead being released into the Pacific Ocean.

As Trump prepares to travel to these disaster-stricken areas, he aims to shed light on what he perceives as failures in emergency response under Democratic leadership. His visit is expected to draw attention to the need for more effective disaster management strategies at both the state and federal levels.