Since 2000, the United States has been faced with an unprecedented series of natural and man-made disasters and threats that have generated concerns about the government’s ability to respond to future emergencies.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as he announces a trade deal with the EU at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)