Following a significant disaster in Texas, President Trump's tone regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has noticeably shifted. Earlier in the year, he had suggested that the agency should perhaps be closed down, questioning its effectiveness.
However, the massive storm in Texas created a situation where a large-scale government response was necessary. FEMA was sent to the area to provide aid, support, and resources to the thousands of people affected by the flooding and damage.
After visiting Texas and seeing the recovery efforts, President Trump's opinion appeared to change. He began to praise FEMA for its quick and efficient work. He commented that his team had “fixed it up in no time.”
This change in tone was a surprise to many people. It showed that a real-world crisis could dramatically alter a political leader's stated position on an important government agency.