In fire-ravaged California, the state’s Democratic leaders pressed Trump for federal assistance that he’s threatened to hold up, some setting aside their past differences to shower him with praise. Trump, in turn, pressured local officials to waive permitting requirements so people can immediately rebuild, pledging that federal permits would be granted promptly.
Instead of having federal financial assistance flow through FEMA, the Republican president said Washington could provide money directly to the states. He made the comments while visiting North Carolina, which is still recovering months after Hurricane Helene, on the first trip of his second term.
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” the Republican president said. “It’s very bureaucratic. And it’s very slow.”
Has anyone gotten a comment from Whatley since Trump declared this? It would be interesting to know if he was totally blindsided by this.
Also, yeah, they want to set up the most insanely depraved system of old school graft imaginable, if they get their way it’s going to be things like only loyal Republicans getting clean drinking water after a tornado blows up the town sewage treatment plant