Fema staff outraged by draft plans for deep cuts under Trump

Staff warn the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem’s, proposed cuts could weaken Fema’s disaster responseCurrent and former staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) expressed outraged over reports that the agency has drafted plans to eliminate thousands of staff in 2026 – part of a broader restructuring effort being overseen by the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem.“The Trump administration seems determined to continue weakening the agency’s efforts to help people before, during and after disasters,” Jeremy Edwards, former spokesperson for Fema and the White House under Joe Biden’s presidency, told the Guardian. Continue reading...