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Trump Fires CPSC Democrats and FEMA Head, Prompting Legal Challenge and Agency Overhaul

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Updated May 11, 2025, 01:41 PM

President Donald Trump has dismissed three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), namely Richard Trumka Jr., Mary Boyle, and Alexander Hoehn-Saric, sparking controversy over the legality and implications of these actions. The firings leave the CPSC with only two Republican members, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, on its five-person board. The move follows a visit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and the commissioners claim the dismissals are an illegal attempt to undermine the agency's independence and mission to protect consumers from hazardous products. The CPSC operates on a budget of $170 million.

The dismissed CPSC members argue that Trump lacks the authority to fire them, as they serve fixed terms and can only be removed for malfeasance or neglect of duty. They have vowed to challenge their dismissals in court, asserting that the President's actions are part of a broader effort to dismantle federal agencies that prioritize public safety over corporate interests.

In a related development, Trump has also fired Cameron Hamilton, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), just one day after Hamilton testified before Congress that FEMA should not be eliminated. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, was replaced by David Richardson, a former Marine artillery officer, who issued a stern warning to FEMA staff to not obstruct his agenda or face consequences. Richardson's appointment comes as part of Trump's plan to reform FEMA, amidst concerns about the agency's readiness for the upcoming hurricane season, exacerbated by a reduction in FEMA's staff under the oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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FEMA cuts emergency training under Trump as hurricane season looms https://t.co/o6pc4a0IN2 https://t.co/o6pc4a0IN2

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New acting FEMA head David Richardson warned staff he’ll “run right over” anyone slowing down reforms. His appointment follows the ouster of his predecessor. https://t.co/fQP1EzYPer