Beau of The Fifth Column

Quote, I think we're going to recommend that FEMA go away.

Next is, we want to wean off of FEMA.

Also, the FEMA thing has not been a very successful experiment.

In fact, reporting says Trump planned to have FEMA phased out by December of 2025, two months ago.

So why does this matter now?

A Maryland sewer line broke and dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac.

Trump posted to social media that he was directing the feds to get involved.

Quote, Trump indicated FEMA would be key to this process.

Because the spill happened on the 19th, and the bypass was installed by DC Water on the 24th.

I know.

You're saying, but Belle, it's only the 17th.

How can that be?

You've got your dates wrong.

The 19th of last month.

It happened the 19th of last month.

As Trump trashes the governor's office in Maryland, remember, it took him a month to show up.

There is no major spillage currently occurring by all reports, but you should stay out of the Potomac for now.

A spokesperson for Governor Wes Moore, who Trump has repeatedly attacked, said, quote,

If the federal government is just now showing up to take action, we will work collaboratively, as we always do, to be responsive and keep the public informed about the federal government's plan to remediate the damage.

Okay, so why did Trump decide to get involved now and not earlier?