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FEMA Accused of Political Bias in Hurricane Relief Efforts

10/24/2025

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In late 2024, a whistleblower revealed FEMA instructed relief workers to avoid homes displaying U.S. President Donald Trump campaign signs during Hurricane Milton.
A Department of Homeland Security review confirmed FEMA withheld disaster aid based on political signage and collected survivors' political beliefs, violating the Privacy Act of 1974.
Kristi Noem (DHS Secretary) condemned the actions, saying they were deliberate and illegal and should alarm all Americans.

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In late 2024, a whistleblower revealed FEMA instructed relief workers to avoid homes displaying U.S. President Donald Trump campaign signs during Hurricane Milton.
A Department of Homeland Security review confirmed FEMA withheld disaster aid based on political signage and collected survivors' political beliefs, violating the Privacy Act of 1974.
Kristi Noem (DHS Secretary) condemned the actions, saying they were deliberate and illegal and should alarm all Americans.