Fri Nov 15, 2024 AT 11:49 AM EST
Dozens of House Republicans demanded on Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency explain why homes with pro-Trump campaign signs were skipped over during hurricane relief operations, and to fire anyone involved.
In a letter led by Rep. Vern Buchanan, Florida Republican, 54 House Republicans called on FEMA to address reports that an agency supervisor instructed staff to avoid giving storm assistance to homes displaying campaign signs for President-elect Donald Trump following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The lawmakers wrote that FEMA supervisor Marn’i Washington directed relief workers in Florida to avoid up to 20 homes with yard signs or flags that supported Trump from the end of October to early November, “leaving homeowners without the opportunity to qualify for FEMA assistance.” Read Full Story