Mayorkas Warns of Disinformation Impact on Hurricane Relief and Elections

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlights the dangers of false information affecting aid efforts and voter confidence.

Alejandro Mayorkas, Homeland Security Secretary, describes disinformation about recent hurricanes and election processes as 'extremely pernicious.'
False claims are reportedly causing hurricane survivors to hesitate in accepting FEMA assistance, impacting recovery efforts in affected regions.
Misinformation includes baseless allegations that FEMA funds are being diverted to migrants, a claim debunked by Mayorkas and other officials.
Former President Trump and other public figures have been criticized for spreading misinformation regarding government disaster response.
Efforts are underway to debunk myths and provide accurate information, with FEMA creating a dedicated page to address hurricane-related rumors.