Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has denied reports that he was being considered by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Moskowitz stated he plans to run for reelection and remain in Congress. The news outlet Politico had previously reported that Moskowitz was a top contender for the FEMA position, citing sources close to the Trump transition team.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz denied rumors that President-elect Donald Trump was considering nominating him to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency , stating he is “staying in Congress .”that he appreciated “the speculation” but that he intended to run for reelection and would be staying in Congress .
“I appreciate the speculation but I am staying in Congress and running for re-election,” Moskowitz wrote. “It’s an honor to serve the people of Florida’s 23rd district.”that “two people with knowledge” of Trump’s thinking had told the outlet Moskowitz was “a top contender” to lead FEMA. The outlet added that “another person” close to the Trump-Vance transition team had also confirmed that the Democrat congressman was among the people being considered for the role., Moskowitz became the first Democrat to join the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus. Moskowitz explained that he was joining the DOGE caucus because “streamlining government processes and reducing ineffective government spending should not be a partisan issue.
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