Staff Reports
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has put the Trump administration in the spotlight, declaring how the former president is rising to the occasion in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina. While California may have wildfires and New York may have its own chaos, the Tar Heel State knows where the real support is coming from – straight from Trump’s thoughtful intervention and Noem’s practical leadership.
According to Noem, under Trump’s swift command, over $54 million was secured for North Carolina families impacted by the hurricane within a mere 20 days. It seems Trump didn’t just bring dollars to the table; he also managed to register 2,600 families in need for assistance, ensuring that federal programs were actually serving the people who had suffered rather than gathering dust like a long-forgotten item in a garage sale.
Media Blackout? Trump's New FEMA Has Handled 80 Percent of Cases in Western NC in Just 5 Days – Biden Had 116 Days: Biden had 116 days – from Sept. 27, 2024, through Jan. 20, 2025, the last day of his administration – and he left the job undone.
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Noem also highlighted the incredible efficiency of the recovery efforts, boasting that almost 80 percent of open cases had been resolved in just five days. This kind of government hustle would make most people wonder what on earth FEMA had been doing under President Biden, who previously seemed to think slow and steady might win the race – just not the one where homes are in ruins.
Trump has not held back in critiquing the lackadaisical approach taken by the Biden administration. His visits to North Carolina emphasized that under Biden, emergency calls to FEMA were left hanging like a bad date. Also, Trump pointed out that with all the inaction, many locals were left without basic necessities, highlighting a glaring difference in leadership styles. Clearly, showing up and providing support beats defaulting to bureaucracy any day.
Noem noted that the reforms under Trump are only getting started. She mentioned how cumbersome FEMA’s processes can be, echoing the frustrations of countless Americans who have found themselves drowned in red tape while waiting for help. Noem’s commitment to modernizing FEMA indicates that reform is not merely a buzzword but an actual goal, aiming to give power back to local officials who know their communities best instead of relying on a miles-high stack of federal paperwork.
In short, under Trump and Noem’s watch, North Carolina is not just getting the red carpet rolled out for recovery; it’s also a showcase of how government can function with efficiency and care. With promises of revamping FEMA and prioritizing assistance at the community level, residents facing disasters seem to be in for much brighter days ahead, a stark contrast to what they faced when Biden was steering the ship.
