Embattled FEMA Director Deanne Criswell left the agency on Monday just as the second administration of President Donald Trump began.
Criswell, who has faced criticism over her handling of the agency’s response to recent hurricanes, left her position as administrator at 12:01 p.m. and was replaced by Tony Robinson, who will be the acting FEMA director until Trump chooses a replacement. During her time in office, Criswell oversaw the government’s response to multiple devastating hurricanes, the Maui fires, and most recently, the deadly Los Angeles County fires.
“It has been an honor serving as [FEMA] Administrator for nearly four years. The FEMA family takes immense pride in our mission of helping people before, during and after disasters. I know the agency will continue to serve the nation as we support this peaceful transition of power,” Criswell posted on X, though her…
