Trump Asked, 'Are You Still Planning To Phase Out FEMA?' As Texas Grapples With Deadly Flooding

Speaking to reporters in Bedminster, New Jersey, President Trump was asked if he still wants to phase out FEMA.

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00:00Thank you very much.

00:03We've been in touch with Governor Abbott and very

00:07close to Governor Abbott and everybody in Texas.

00:12Kristi Noem has, as you know, been there and will

00:15continue to be there.

00:17And we're working very close with representatives

00:21from Texas, and it's a horrible thing that took

00:23place, absolutely horrible.

00:27So, we say God bless all of the people that have

00:30gone through so much, and God bless the state of Texas.

00:34It's an incredible place.

00:37Any questions, Mr. President?

00:38Are you still planning to phase out FEMA?

00:42The President Well, FEMA is something we can

00:45talk about later, but right now they're busy working.

00:48So, we'll leave it at that.

00:50Go ahead.