The recent devastating floods in Texas have sparked a heated debate over the role and future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Trump administration. As state leaders call for cuts to FEMA, the agency is currently stretched thin, responding to urgent needs with a significantly reduced staff. Critics argue that the flooding crisis underscores the necessity for federal support, while others within the administration suggest a phase-out of FEMA as it exists today. The situation has led to uncomfortable questions about disaster preparedness and the adequacy of federal response, particularly as the agency grapples with its own ongoing role amidst political pressures and questions regarding effective disaster management.