— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 8, 2025
But for many people watching the news, her words felt strange. Families were still waiting for help. Many areas were flooded. Camps did not evacuate. People were asking questions. Why was there no warning? Why did it take so long to respond?
Reporters at the event asked Trump about FEMA and the delay in sending help. But Trump focused on praising his own system. He smiled and nodded as Noem spoke.
The death toll is now over 100. Crews are still pulling bodies from rivers. Volunteers are using boats and machines to search through the rubble.
Noem tried to soften her words by saying, “God created us to take care of each other.” But the damage was already done.
A lot of people on social media called her response cold and careless, accusing her of not knowing her job or how the government works.
Haha wtf is her job again?
— debra nyberg haza (@djhaza) July 8, 2025
So what does the F in FEMA stand for?
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What does FEMA stand for you fucking idiot.
— BallparkFantasy 💙 (@ballparkfantas1) July 8, 2025
The F in FEMA means federal.
— mary🌻 (@sweetmcgoo) July 8, 2025
Noem is so clueless it hurts!!
— respect (@TomWinnett1) July 8, 2025
Why are we still paying taxes to the federal government. They serve no useful purpose.
— Susan Hutchins (@AuntSnoozie2) July 8, 2025
Ask her what FEMA stands for
— dogfather.bsky.social (@omg_yay) July 8, 2025
A Republican who doesn’t know how your government works… I’m so surprised…
— NamelessSnow 🇪🇺 (@NamelessSnow) July 8, 2025
As the waters recede, what remains isn’t just wreckage — it’s doubt about who, if anyone, is truly in charge.
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