President Trump made headlines during his recent visits to disaster-hit areas, where he floated the idea of shutting down the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). His comments came as he toured parts of North Carolina still recovering from last year’s devastating floods and prepared to visit Los Angeles neighborhoods destroyed by wildfires.

In North Carolina, Trump met with families struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Helene. During the visit, he criticized FEMA, calling it “not good” and suggesting that states should take the lead in disaster response. While this is already how the system operates—FEMA steps in only when states request help—his remarks about eliminating the agency raised eyebrows. Lawmakers from both parties have long supported FEMA, though some have called for improvements to its operations.

Later, Trump headed to Los Angeles, where catastrophic wildfires have left communities in ruins. He has previously threatened to withhold federal aid from California unless the state changes its environmental policies, which he claims hinder water access for firefighting. However, experts argue that water transfers have little to do with the challenges of battling the blazes.

On a brighter note, forecasters predict much-needed rain this weekend, which could help firefighters gain control over the flames. Meanwhile, Trump’s comments about FEMA have sparked a fresh debate about the future of federal disaster response.