DHS inserts staffers at FEMA in major shakeup before hurricane season

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: CNN Politics

Updated 4:18 PM EDT, Thu May 22, 2025


CNN — The Department of Homeland Security is inserting more than a half-dozen of its officials into key front office roles at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to effectively run the agency, according to multiple sources and an internal memo obtained by CNN.

The major shakeup comes less than two weeks before the official start of hurricane season. The homeland security officials will replace several longtime FEMA leaders, marking an inflection point in the Trump administration’s takeover of the disaster relief agency.

In a memo issued Wednesday, FEMA leadership formally announced the sweeping reorganization amid confusion, turmoil and a shrinking workforce at the agency under the administration, which has vowed to “eliminate” FEMA altogether.

The new officials will serve in critical advisory positions under new acting FEMA administrator David Richardson, a DHS official himself. They appear to have limited experience managing natural disasters, according to bios included in Wednesday’s announcement. Like Richardson, most of them have been serving in the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction office at DHS, and some will split their time with their other roles at Homeland Security.

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[IcyPeas]

1. "They appear to have limited experience managing natural disasters,..."

FFS! When there's a natural disaster there are so many moving parts and time is of the essence. What're they gonna do? Text Kristi Noem for instructions? Ask her what's the best foundation to wear during a hurricane?

This could be a disaster on top of a disaster.

I.hate.these.people.

[Irish_Dem]

2. More dangerous idiots running our government.

[Javaman]

3. disaster capitalism.

they are looking at a hurricane "response" and opportunity to deport more people.

what better way than during the confusion of a disaster.

"oh we're here to help, just get in the truck with the 80 other people and we'll take you to a "recovery" camp".

[DenaliDemocrat]

4. I used to volunteer for FEMA response

I worked the COVID pandemic. I took the early retirement cause Fuck THIS Bullshit.


FEMA responses were always hard. These dipshits will make them impossible. Good Luck Citizens

[tanyev]

5. Minders.

[Miguelito Loveless]

6. FEMA now becomes would that loonies accused it of being for years

[skypilot]

7. It is so typical that...

...this David Richardson asshole talks about carrying out Trump's "mission" and "intent" rather than about helping the people who will be needing FEMA's assistance. It will be interesting to see what mission and intent play out in the midst of whatever natural disaster people are affected by.