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FEMA chief Richardson made a rare public appearance in Texas amid criticism for his absence during catastrophic flooding, meeting with emergency responders and observing response efforts, raising questions about his role in the disaster management.
The article criticizes the lack of leadership and media attention regarding FEMA's response to the Texas floods, highlighting acting director David Richardson's absence and the broader issues of government disinvestment and political interference in disaster management under the Trump administration.
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson was joking about not knowing the hurricane season, but DHS clarified he was joking and FEMA remains focused on disaster preparedness amid political criticism and upcoming hurricane threats.
FEMA chief David Richardson claimed he was unaware of the US hurricane season during a briefing, causing confusion among staff amid concerns about the agency's preparedness due to staff cuts and leadership changes, with the agency maintaining it is ready for the upcoming season.