Louisiana congressional candidates weigh in on federal disaster recovery

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 968

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Since starting his second term in office, President Donald Trump has made efforts to overhaul the federal government’s approach to natural disaster assistance. Louisiana, which is especially prone to hurricanes, would likely be affected more than almost any other state.

Trump initially said he wanted to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which provides frontline assistance and funding following catastrophes, but he has backed off those dramatic statements in recent months. Instead, an advisory …

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