Mike Johnson Faces Tightrope Act with GOP Agenda in Divided Congress
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FEMA officials express concern that former President Trump, if re-elected, might redirect disaster relief funds to support immigration and border security efforts, potentially limiting FEMA's ability to respond to natural disasters. This concern arises from Trump's previous diversion of $155 million from FEMA's disaster fund for border facilities. FEMA's chief of staff, Michael Coen, warns of the potential demoralization of staff and mission creep, as FEMA has been tasked with non-disaster-related responsibilities in the past, such as setting up COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
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