The Federal Emergency Management Agency was ridiculed and ridiculed on social media after U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a video aimed at promoting the agency's hurricane relief efforts.
The video shows government workers lining up to remove logs from a home as chainsaws can be heard in the background.
“What the hell am I looking at?…This is why government doesn't work and can't solve problems.”
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The video was shared on social media after critics pointed out that having 14 government workers on hand to clear the logs was one of the most inefficient ways to get the job done. It spread quickly.
“And all these people are receiving full salaries, pensions and health benefits, and they're doing next to nothing. Just imagine.” answered Author Mike Adams.
“Is it just me or is this an insane waste of resources? Enter @cbp What am I missing from border cops to stop #Fentinal and hire guys with chainsaws?!” answered NewsNation's Leland Wittert.
“You can hire 14 federal agents to move an 18-inch log, but you can't hire one Secret Service agent to inspect a pitched roof. Sadly, that's tracked.” said Virginia Kurta of The Daily Wire.
“What am I looking at? Three or four people could do the same job with a few wheelbarrows. This is why government doesn't work and can't solve problems.” read Another tweet.
“U.S. Customs and Borders [Protection] Active agency. This must be a troll, right? How many people are standing there moving one log at a time along the line? How many hours did this take? Are you giving us a flat tire now? ? ” asked another user.
FEMA and the government's efforts to assist hurricane victims have received a lot of attention, especially on social media. In one instance, a National Guard helicopter flew too close to a civilian aid operation and blew up a tent, leading to a PR disaster.
There were rumors that FEMA was using the hurricane as an excuse to confiscate land from homeowners, and false reports that armed militias were “hunting” government officials. Aid operations were temporarily halted and one man was arrested on suspicion of intimidation.
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