
Donald Trump’s FEMA chief left his staff scratching their heads when he said he was unaware that the U.S. has a hurricane season.
David Richardson, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, sparked confusion and concern among staff after making the comment during a Monday all-hands meeting, according to four sources who spoke to Reuters.
Richardson’s remark came right on the heels of hurricane season, which started June 1 and lasts until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier predicted an “above-normal” season that is likely to see 6 to 10 hurricanes, three to five of which could be classified as major.
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