FEMA Employee Fired for Allegedly Discriminating Against Trump Supporters During Hurricane Relief
A FEMA worker was terminated for instructing staff to avoid homes with Trump signs while assessing hurricane damages, prompting investigations into perceived discrimination.
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Summary
A FEMA employee was dismissed for directing crews to avoid homes displaying Trump campaign signs in Florida during hurricane recovery efforts. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell condemned the actions as 'reprehensible,' affirming the agency's commitment to assist all individuals, regardless of political affiliation. Following the incident, which drew criticism from Florida officials, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investigation into the matter, labeling it as 'targeted discrimination.' The employee's actions, described as a violation of FEMA’s core values, have raised concerns over political bias in disaster response efforts. Criswell emphasized ongoing accountability measures.
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