r/politics • u/harsh2k5 • 1d ago

Soft Paywall The Trump Administration Just Violated Another Court Order | It gets worse: The order found that the administration was covertly withholding millions in FEMA funds from blue states.

https://newrepublic.com/post/193650/trump-administration-just-violated-another-court-order
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u/bejammin075 Pennsylvania 1d ago

This is far worse when GWB put his crony, the Arabian horse trainer Mike Brown, in charge of FEMA. In that case, Bush was indifferent to Americans getting killed just so his unqualified friend could have a cushy job. In Trump's case, he's actively trying to get Americans killed needlessly in natural disasters.

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u/whatproblems 1d ago

one was incompetent this is malicious

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u/NickelBackwash 1d ago

I think we're enjoying a nice blend. 

Malicious incompetence.

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u/LocutusOfBorgia909 Maine 1d ago

"Heckuva job, Brownie!" seems positively quaint now.

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u/BrentHolman 1d ago

Sorry, WRONG. FEMA Was Screwed Before Brown, & He Said So. Also It Was The Mayor Of NO Who Screwed Up BIG Time, & The Governor Was Entirely Useless. THEY Screwed Up So Bad Everyone Blamed FEMA Who Had Been There For 5 Days. Do A Bit Of Actual Research, Like I Did.

The Locals THREW OUT The Evacuation Plan, For Starters.

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u/bejammin075 Pennsylvania 1d ago

There were screwups at all levels, but at least the mayor and governor were elected by the people. Once elected, every executive must make responsible appointments of capable people for important jobs. There is NO excuse for endangering American lives by appointing a totally unqualified crony like Mike Brown.

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u/BrentHolman 1d ago

I Did The Research As It Unfolded, & Blaming Brown Is Absurd. I Predicted His Final Assessment Which Was What He Had Been Saying Before Katrina Even Formed: FEMA Was Screwed Up. (All Incoming Calls & Outgoing Calls Used The Same System So It Crashed Repeatedly, No Accountability For Partners Updating Their Contact #'s Etc, Even OTHER Government Agencies.) Anyone Paying Attention Since The 70's Knew About FEMA.

The People Elected Donald Trump By The Way.

The Idiots In NO Re-Elected Their Crooked MAYOR.

And Blanco Quit Or Got At Least Voted Out.