FEMA Faces Allegations of Political Bias in Disaster Relief Efforts

Whistleblower claims and congressional testimony raise concerns about discriminatory practices targeting Trump supporters during hurricane relief operations.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified before Congress, addressing allegations that a former supervisor directed workers to skip homes with Trump signs during hurricane relief efforts in Florida.
Criswell confirmed an ongoing investigation into the matter, emphasizing that the evidence so far suggests the incident was isolated to one employee, Marn’i Washington, who has since been fired.
A whistleblower alleged that FEMA supervisors view Trump supporters as 'domestic terrorists,' with one instance involving a FEMA worker advising a Georgia family to remove Trump signs to avoid being overlooked for aid.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer revealed a second whistleblower has come forward, supporting claims of political discrimination in FEMA's disaster response practices.
Criswell denied the existence of systemic bias within FEMA, reiterating that the agency does not condone discrimination and has implemented refresher training for field workers to prevent future incidents.