The Trump administration plans to reduce the staff at the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development by 84%, cutting from 936 to 150 employees.
This decision comes amidst criticism for unfulfilled disaster recovery promises, notably after Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, where $1.8 billion in aid was pledged but not delivered.
Now, the concern is that people won’t get the help they need. However, they don’t deliver the help. A criminal investigation would be appropriate.
Perhaps 150 employees can send out $1.8 billion as fast as 936. Hopefully, there is a good plan to help people.
#BREAKING: The Trump administration is cutting 84% of staff at the HUD office that funds disaster recovery in #WNC.
This comes after HUD promised $1.8 billion in funds to Western North Carolina…
…but the money never arrived. pic.twitter.com/wk9p94kF98
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) February 20, 2025
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