Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone

July 15, 2025 44m

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Rachel Maddow introduces viewers to the unfamiliar image of Donald Trump's pick to lead FEMA, David Richardson, who finally made an appearance in Texas more than a week after flooding killed scores of people.

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Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone

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