Acting FEMA Chief Steps Down Amid Existing DHS Plans To Oust Him
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David Richardson had faced mounting frustration over his lack of experience in managing natural disasters, including the deadly floods in Central Texas.
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will resign after mounting frustration that’s reportedly led to the Department of Homeland Security already drafting plans to oust him.
David Richardson submitted his resignation to DHS on Monday, as first reported by CNN and CBS. He was picked to be acting administrator in May after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fired predecessor Cameron Hamilton for opposing the Trump administration’s effort to eliminate the agency responsible for assisting victims of major disasters.
A DHS spokesperson confirmed the resignation to HuffPost, saying the department and FEMA “extend their sincere appreciation to [Richardson] for his dedicated service and wish him continued success in his return to the private sector.”
Karen Evans, FEMA’s chief of staff and an ally of President Donald Trump, will take over as acting administrator Dec. 1, according to the spokesperson.
DHS praised Richardson in its statement for his leadership through this year’s natural disasters, despite that being one of his biggest failures that led to internal and external backlash. Richardson had no experience managing natural disasters but told FEMA staff on his first day that he would “run right over” those who oppose him.
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