Overview

• House Republicans have requested an Inspector General investigation into allegations that FEMA workers intentionally avoided homes displaying Trump campaign signs during hurricane relief efforts.
• Former FEMA supervisor Marn’i Washington, fired after reportedly advising workers to skip such homes, claims she was scapegoated and alleges the practice was widespread within the agency.
• Whistleblowers have reported incidents in Florida and North Carolina, including claims that entire neighborhoods with Trump signage were bypassed by FEMA relief teams.
• FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has denied any agency-wide policy of political bias but has agreed to request an independent investigation into the allegations.
• Lawmakers argue the investigation is necessary to rebuild public trust in FEMA, which is typically regarded as a non-partisan disaster response agency.