During Donald Trump's presidency, FEMA funding for disaster relief and preparedness generally did not see significant cuts; in fact, some disaster relief budgets increased due to the number and severity of natural disasters during his term. While there were criticisms of how the Trump administration managed disaster response and some bureaucratic delays, there is no clear evidence that Trump "gutted" FEMA grants that help communities recover from natural disasters. Funding for FEMA grants, such as Pre-Disaster Mitigation and other community assistance programs, continued to be allocated, although the administration did propose some budget cuts in certain areas that Congress did not fully adopt. Overall, the claim exaggerates the extent and impact of any changes to FEMA grants under Trump.
Sources: Based on general knowledge and public budget records during the Trump administration.
