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Trump’s plan to eliminate FEMA is a very bad idea

By Jack L. Rozdilsky, Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada

A symbolic visit by an American president to a disaster site can be constructive. Former President Joe Biden’s presence at areas in the United States affected by various disasters allowed him to both show leadership and offer comfort in moments of national tragedy.

In contrast, a bombastic President Donald Trump used his first…

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