A drone view shows a Walgreens in Asheville, North Carolina, damaged by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 29, 2024. (Reuters/Marco Bello)
Trump also said FEMA has lost mission focus, diverting limited resources and staff to support missions outside its scope and authority. The president particularly highlighted that FEMA has spent over a billion dollars welcoming illegal immigrants.
"Americans deserve an immediate, effective, and impartial response to and recovery from disasters," the order continued. "FEMA therefore requires a full-scale review, by individuals highly experienced at effective disaster response and recovery, who shall recommend to the President improvements or structural changes to promote the national interest and enable national resilience."
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A van floats in floodwaters near the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Trump promised his administration would step in and assist North Carolina to fix the damage quickly, vowing to "do a good job" for the state.
The president also said he would like to see the states assume more responsibility when disaster strikes, arguing those familiar with the state are better equipped to provide disaster response and relief.
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So far, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers claim that only half of the debris recovery from Hurricane Helene is complete. Additionally, thousands of families in North Carolina remain in hotels that FEMA is footing the bill for through its Transitional Housing Assistance program.
Fox News Digital’s Diana Stancy contributed to this report.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
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