COMPETENCE: Tale of two managements: Trump’s prep and readiness vs. Biden’s ‘no comment.’
In an open letter signed by almost 200 current and former FEMA employees, they stated: “A change in course is necessary to prevent not only another national catastrophe like Hurricane Katrina, but the effective dissolution of FEMA itself and the abandonment of the American people such an event would represent.”
In addition to the rapid approval of emergency declarations, which authorized FEMA to coordinate relief and provide aid for essential activities, in many cases within days of state requests, the Trump administration proactively coordinated with states and pre-positioned supplies (including meals and generators).
By most accounts, the Trump administration’s handling of Fern appears to have been proven effective, with President Trump deploying hundreds of FEMA personnel.
Furthermore, FEMA has established a dedicated resource page for response and recovery, with federal aid flowing for power restoration, debris removal, and protective measures in affected areas.
It wasn’t about the money; it was about leadership.