David Richardson , the acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has submitted his resignation following months of controversy and internal frustration. Richardson, who was appointed despite lacking disaster management experience, faced criticism for his leadership style and communication issues. He submitted his resignation letter on Monday (November 17) to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees FEMA, providing a two-week notice.

Richardson's tenure was marked by several controversial moments , including a comment made during a June meeting where he claimed to be unaware of the U.S. hurricane season, a statement later described as a joke by DHS. His leadership faced its toughest test in July when catastrophic floods in Texas resulted in over

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