During his first all-hands meeting with agency personnel, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Richardson issued a striking warning: “Don’t get in my way,” the former United States Marine Corps ground combat officer told staff, according to a recording of the speech obtained by CBS News.
“Obfuscation, delay, undermining,” Richardson continued, referencing tactics he believed a fraction of FEMA staff might try to subvert his agenda. “If you’re one of those 20% 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.”
Richardson’s formal title is Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator. He was named to the role Thursday and has not been formally nominated nor confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Dude looks like Treat Williams at the end of Dead Heat.
Why does every picture of these sycophants look like they’re questioning their life choices?
Why is helping those in need such a contentious situation that such bravado is needed? smh
“I don’t stop at yield signs,” he continued.
I haven’t heard this expression before. I understand that he’s trying to project the whole ‘alpha male’ things through that phrase. But that’s a fucking stupid expression. Yield signs are there for everyone’s safety, including your own. Not yielding at them, either literally or figuratively, is the sign of a dunce.
I bet he meant that literally and gets his car T-Boned every other week.
I can’t stop laughing at this dude’s overcompensation. Your tough guy shtick is actually hilarious, and I would laugh in your face if I could.
Someone should question why he drinks tea, and not black coffee, like a real merican
black coffee with no, sugar, or sweetener or creamer that is. caffiene might be too much for this old fart: high blood pressure, or high heart beat rate.
I’m a bit of a coffee snob but a correctly made and balanced coffee doesn’t need anything added to it, imo
Translation, workers should get in his way as much as possible.
He needs staff to do their jobs so he can accomplish his agenda. He can not do that if faced with disobedience. It’s not like he is capable of doing any staff members jobs.
Firing them and shutting down FEMA is his and Trumps goal. One way or another a majority, if not all, will loose their jobs.
HE IS VEGO!!
First thing I thought when seeing that thumbnail!
I mean, the stated intent is to eliminate the agency. So why would anyone there assist you in eliminating their jobs?
So much small dick energy from this guy it’s just absolutely ridiculous.
So I guess there’s no reason not to “obfuscate, delay, and undermine” him.
He already deserves jail
Nothing inspires people like hollow threats. These clowns are so far away from leadership material it is pathetic.
When does hurricane season start?
GFY, u POS.
