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Democrats say FEMA staffing and leadership gaps undermine disaster readiness as hurricane season nears.
Critics allege political appointees, not experience, guide FEMA leadership choices under the current administration.
The report points to a decline in preparedness programs after the administration canceled billions in mitigation funding.
Disaster aid decisions are alleged to vary by state along partisan lines, raising concerns about impartial help.
Critics highlight physician-like calls for accountability, arguing safety and public trust depend on qualified leadership.
The piece labels the leadership shake-up as evidence of deprioritizing FEMA's mission.
Leading figures criticized include Cameron Hamilton and Karen Evans as lacking necessary qualifications.
Advocates urge rebuilding FEMA's workforce and restoring preparedness programs.
The article emphasizes accountability by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson and the House Committee on Homeland Security.
The piece calls for disaster aid decisions to be based on need rather than politics.

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The administration is debating deeper FEMA workforce cuts as hurricane season nears, signaling heightened risk for response capacity.
More than 5,000 FEMA employees have left or been pushed out since the second Trump term began, weakening agency staffing.
Critics warn the loss of mitigation programs shifts disaster risk to states lacking resources.
Gregg Phillips, appointed to a high FEMA role, is criticized for lacking emergency-management background.
Despite his appointment, critics say the root problem at FEMA lies beyond a single appointment and includes leadership gaps.
Top FEMA positions remain vacant with no permanent Senate-confirmed administrator since inauguration.
Reports suggest Cameron Hamilton may be nominated, but critics doubt qualifications for leading FEMA.
There are concerns that disaster aid decisions have been politicized, with varying approval rates by state leadership.
The piece calls for rebuilding FEMA’s workforce, restoring preparedness programs, and fair aid delivery based on need.

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