Breaking news: Trump suggests eliminating FEMA

While visiting disaster victims, the president proposed shuttering the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

View in browser Jan. 24, 2025, 3:14 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kenny Holston/The New York Times Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters and Weighs Shuttering FEMA President Trump doubled down on a suggestion that states should manage responses to natural disasters, saying during a visit to flood victims in North Carolina that he may recommend "FEMA go away." Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018