DeKalb GA News

Rep. Hank Johnson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Georgia's 4th district, recently expressed his concerns through a series of tweets regarding actions and policies associated with former President Donald Trump and current government decisions. His comments reflect apprehensions about potential impacts on federal agencies and judicial institutions.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Johnson highlighted a statement made by former President Trump on January 24, where Trump announced his intention to dismantle FEMA. Johnson emphasized the critical role FEMA plays in assisting Americans before, during, and after disasters. He warned that such an action could harm Americans significantly, comparing it to the release of billions of gallons of water from California dams into the ocean. Johnson stressed the need for improved crisis management strategies "On January 24th, President Trump announced that he wanted to dismantle FEMA...".

Later that day, at 20:21 UTC, Rep. Johnson tweeted about Trump's influence over the United States Supreme Court. He suggested that Trump holds significant sway over the court's decisions "Guess what Donald Trump has in his back pocket? The United States Supreme Court.".

In another tweet posted at 20:38 UTC on February 6, Rep. Johnson raised concerns about a memo titled "Fork in The Road," associated with President Biden and Elon Musk. He argued that this memo could negatively affect the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) capacity to ensure safe air travel by compelling experienced employees to resign "It's clear that @POTUS and @ElonMusk's 'Fork in The Road' memo could severely impact the FAA...".