David Richardson, the acting administrator of FEMA, resigned after six months in the role amid significant agency challenges, including proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration and calls for FEMA’s elimination. His tenure was marked by criticism for a delayed response to devastating floods in Texas that resulted in over 130 fatalities, during which he was on vacation. Richardson, who lacked prior emergency management experience, succeeded Cameron Hamilton, who was ousted after a brief period. The White House has directed comments on his departure to the Department of Homeland Security.
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