House Republicans questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell over allegations of political bias in hurricane recovery efforts, following the firing of FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington for allegedly instructing employees to avoid homes with Trump campaign signs. Criswell maintained the incident was isolated and requested an inspector general investigation. GOP Rep. Jim Jordan challenged Criswell on the agency's practices, while Criswell assured lawmakers that FEMA's mission is to help all people, denying any widespread cultural bias within the agency.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating FEMA after an employee instructed hurricane relief workers in Florida to avoid homes with Trump signs, leading to the employee's termination. Rep. James Comer has requested FEMA Director Deanne Criswell to testify about the agency's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton. The incident has sparked criticism from Republican figures, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, who accused the federal government of partisan discrimination. FEMA has stated the incident was isolated and is taking steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating FEMA after an employee was fired for instructing hurricane relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signs in Florida. FEMA Director Deanne Criswell has been asked to testify about the agency's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton. The incident has sparked criticism from Republican leaders, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who accused the federal government of partisan discrimination. FEMA has stated the incident was isolated and is reaching out to affected residents.
