FEMA Supervisor Fired for Instructing Relief Workers to Skip Trump Supporters' Homes

The directive led to at least 20 homes being bypassed during Hurricane Milton relief efforts, sparking investigations and political backlash.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell confirmed the firing of Marn’i Washington, a supervisor who instructed relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signs in Lake Placid, Florida.
Washington's directive, both verbal and written, resulted in at least 20 homes being skipped, denying residents the opportunity to qualify for federal aid.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the House Oversight Committee have launched investigations into what they call 'targeted discrimination' against Trump supporters.
FEMA has referred the incident to the Office of Special Counsel and is reaching out to affected residents to ensure they receive assistance.
Criticism has mounted against FEMA and the Biden administration for perceived political bias and slow disaster response in Republican-majority areas.