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On 27 Aug 2025, about 30 FEMA employees were suspended after signing a letter. The letter warned that changes by the Trump administration could weaken disaster response. It was released on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The letter said President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hurt FEMA's ability by cutting resources and appointing unqualified leaders. Suspended staff were put on paid leave and barred from work but had to stay available. The Trump administration wants to reduce FEMA's role and shift disaster duties to states. The agency lost many workers this year. Officials say reforms aim to make FEMA more efficient. The letter warned that these changes risk repeating past disaster failures. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 11:41 IST; source: link)