Trump to Dismantle FEMA After 2025 Season

President Trump has announced plans to dismantle FEMA after the 2025 hurricane season, shifting disaster recovery responsibilities and funding to the states and providing less federal aid, which may be delivered directly from the Oval Office. The plan has raised alarm among state and local emergency management officials, who warn that reduced federal support could strain states’ resources and hamper disaster response capabilities. Lawmakers, particularly from disaster-prone states, have criticized the move, arguing it could hinder recovery efforts and leave communities more vulnerable. While some acknowledge FEMA’s bureaucratic issues, many stress the need for reform rather than elimination. The announcement follows significant leadership departures from FEMA, including the resignation of Jeremy Greenberg, head of the National Response Coordination Center, fueling concerns about a 'brain drain.' The debate continues over whether states can fully manage large-scale disasters without FEMA and if direct federal intervention is an adequate replacement.