House Republicans are pressing for an investigation into claims that FEMA workers avoided Trump-supporting areas during disaster relief operations. Reports allege that homes displaying Trump-related signs in Florida and North Carolina were bypassed, leaving residents without aid.
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) and Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) sent a letter to DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari calling for a review of FEMA practices. They cited accusations that Marn’i Washington, a FEMA supervisor, instructed teams in Florida to avoid homes with Trump campaign signs.
Further allegations suggest that FEMA workers in North Carolina ignored neighborhoods with “Make America Great Again” signs. Entire areas with multiple pro-Trump signs were reportedly skipped, potentially leaving residents unaware of available federal aid.
FEMA Director Deanne Criswell testified before Congress that the Florida incident was an isolated case and asserted that FEMA does not engage in political discrimination. She confirmed that an internal review had been requested through the Inspector General’s office.
Washington, terminated after the allegations, claimed that similar actions occurred across FEMA teams in both states. She argued that she is being scapegoated for broader issues within the agency.
Republicans argue that the claims raise serious concerns about fairness in disaster relief distribution. They are demanding accountability and transparency to ensure political bias does not influence future FEMA operations.
