FEMA employees face suspension after criticizing Trump administration in open letter

TL;DR
At least 21 FEMA employees have been placed on leave after signing an open letter criticizing the Trump administration's disaster preparedness and response, citing issues like workforce cuts and interference with climate science, with the employees' bravery being highlighted amid alleged retaliation.
Topics:nationpolitics#disaster-response#employee-leave#fema#politics#trump-administration#whistleblowing
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