The new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has threatened to ‘run right over’ staff in his department who resist Donald Trump‘s agenda.
David Richardson took over as acting chief at FEMA after previous boss Cameron Hamilton was booted from the role a day after criticizing the president’s plans to abolish the department.
The incoming head, whose title is Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator, was caught on camera issuing the stark warning during a staff meeting on his first day.
‘Don’t get in my way,’ the former US marine told staffers, according to a recording of the speech obtained by CBS News.
‘I don’t need the full title I just need the authority from the president,’ Richardson continued from behind a presidential-style podium.
‘Obfuscation, delay, undermining. If you’re one of those 20 percent of the people and you think those tactics and techniques are going to help you, they will not, because I will run right over you. I will achieve the president’s intent.
‘I, and I alone in FEMA, speak for FEMA,’ Richardson said.
FEMA employees later described the speech to CBS as ‘unhinged’ and ‘terrifying’.
Just another Bully Boi from the Trump agency …
