Kristi Noem: “FEMA claims they haven't been paid for 15 to 20 years.”

“He's seen the failures over the years of fema, how it didn't show up for individuals, it targeted people based on political party, it FEMA claims they haven't been paid for 15 to 20 years. and recognizes the best responders are those locally and that the federal government should be there to support. So his goal is to redo this agency in a way that empowers our states.” (1:08:14–1:08:32)

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