Overview

• President Trump accused FireAid of mismanaging the $100 million wildfire relief fund and labeled the effort a “total disaster” on Truth Social
• Rep. Kevin Kiley has asked the Department of Justice to investigate several grants he considers questionable
• FireAid issued a statement disputing misinformation, affirming that funds were always intended for vetted nonprofit partners rather than direct individual payments
• The organization requires grantees to submit detailed spending reports and has hired KPMG for a year-end audit while planning to distribute the final $25 million by December 2025
• While some wildfire survivors report receiving no personal aid, FireAid says over 150,000 people have been assisted through partner programs providing housing, food, legal support and cash stipends