FEMA proves it’s corrupt, incompetent and unfit for purpose

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Here’s an agency that needs an overhaul by the incoming Administration.

The FEMA official who was fired for telling people to avoid houses with Trump signs says, it wasn’t just done in Florida, but also the Carolinas.

Florida’s attorney general, Ashley Moody has said they are investigating FEMA’S discrimination of Trump supporter homes during the hurricane recovery.

“This administration wasn’t here to serve everyone, only a few. As we dig in – we’re gonna find that this DID happen.” “The American people have LOST TRUST in their institutions.” “WE THE PEOPLE gave the government power. It’s OUR institutions.”

Internet Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was involved in a controversy where an employee instructed relief workers to bypass homes displaying signs in support of President-elect Donald Trump during disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Milton in Florida. Here are key details:

  • Initial Reports: Initial reports emerged stating that a FEMA supervisor, identified as Marn’i Washington, directed workers to avoid homes with Trump campaign signs. This directive was both verbally communicated and written in a “best practices” memo shared via Microsoft Teams. The guidance was to “avoid homes advertising Trump,” which was part of a broader list of safety and operational practices for the relief workers in Lake Placid, Florida.
  • Reactions and Investigation: This incident led to significant backlash. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investigation into what was described as “targeted discrimination” against Trump supporters by federal workers. DeSantis criticized the actions as the “weaponization of government by partisan activists”.
  • Consequences: The FEMA employee involved was fired, and the matter was referred to the Office of Special Counsel for further investigation. FEMA’s administrator, Deanne Criswell, condemned the action as a “clear violation of FEMA’s core values and principles” to help all people regardless of political affiliation, calling it “reprehensible”.
  • Public and Political Response: The incident has stirred debate over the politicization of disaster relief efforts, with some calling for defunding or significant changes within FEMA. It has also led to discussions about accountability within federal agencies and the integrity of emergency management operations.
  • Scope of the Issue: While initially reported in Florida, there have been indications that similar instructions were given in other states affected by hurricanes, like the Carolinas, suggesting a potentially broader issue within FEMA’s operations during this period.

This event underscores ongoing tensions regarding political bias in federal agencies, especially in disaster response contexts where impartial aid is crucial.

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