Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas
President Donald Trump says he is considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He made the remark Friday while visiting North Carolina, which is still recovering months after Hurricane Helene, on the first trip of his second term.
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2 developments- Jan 23, 2025Only left-leaning coverage:Trump suggests he may strip FEMA and let states "take care of their own problems"
- Jan 24, 2025Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas
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Quiet for 613 daysLast development · Jan 24, 2025 — Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas
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10 viewpointsTrump says he wants to overhaul FEMA as he travels to North Carolina and California
Trump Visits NC, Threatens To Eliminate 'FEMA': 'It's Just Not Good'
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15 viewpointsTrump mulls making FEMA 'go away' during disaster relief trip to N.C., California
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6 viewpointsTouring disaster sites, Trump says he wants to get rid of FEMA
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina
Trump may be ‘getting rid of FEMA,’ president says in visit to hurricane-hit North Carolina
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