
FEMA Faces Crisis: Internal Dissent Challenges Leadership Amid Cuts
Published on: Aug. 25, 2025, 11:49 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A group of 35 FEMA employees warned Congress of potential disaster mismanagement due to the Trump administration's inexperienced appointees. They highlighted underpreparedness reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina, criticizing leaders like Kristi Noem and David Richardson. The letter calls for FEMA's independence from the DHS and warns against funding cuts.