Trump wants to shutter FEMA. Will Markwayne Mullin get it done?
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The Trump administration's efforts to undermine the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have raised concerns about the agency's ability to respond to disasters. New Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin has vowed to end the spending freeze and restore the agency's functionality, but officials are unsure if he can reverse the damage.
The Trump administration has taken steps to weaken FEMA, including a spending freeze and staffing cuts. Former Secretary Kristi Noem's policies delayed disaster response and held up billions of dollars in aid. New Secretary Markwayne Mullin has promised to end the freeze and appoint a permanent administrator. However, officials are cautious about the agency's ability to recover. FEMA's workforce is still reeling from the changes, and morale remains low. The agency's programs to prepare for future disasters are still inactive, and essential measures like the National Flood Insurance Program have been undermined.
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