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Further complicating the narrative, Trump also brought attention to FEMA during his North Carolina briefing. He expressed disappointment with the agency due to its bureaucratic nature and pondered the possibility of an executive order to dismantle it, stating that states should handle their disaster management independently. Former FEMA officials have echoed his sentiments, suggesting that linking federal aid to stringent policies could enhance accountability and improve disaster response expenditures.