Mayorkas rips ‘politicized’ atmosphere over FEMA disaster response amid GOP criticism: ‘It sows distrust’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who has been a political lightning rod for controversy under the Biden-Harris administration, said Monday that his claims about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activities are “deliberately false information.” He argued and objected. “I've never seen anything on this level before,” he told host Jen Psaki on MSNBC. “You and […]
Webinar shows FEMA worried about faith-based partners’ treatment of trans migrants
As Florida prepares for its second hurricane in weeks, a resurfacing video of a 2023 FEMA webinar features an extensive discussion of the importance of prioritizing equity over practicality. Inside, panelists are seen expressing concerns about the treatment of trans immigrants. It was first reported new york postthe webinar – the first of two – […]
FEMA Creates ‘Rumor Response’ Webpage, Claims Agency Is Not Spending Disaster Relief Funds on Migrants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, has created a “Responding to Rumors” webpage and says the agency is providing disaster relief to newly released migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border. He insisted that he did not misappropriate the money. As Americans in Appalachia struggle with the […]
FEMA Is Supposed to Respond to Disasters, Not Be One
As damage from Hurricane Helen continues and new storms loom, Americans are left wondering what happened to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA responds to disasters, not disasters. Cleanup and replenishment efforts continue in the mountains near western North Carolina, and relief efforts have spread to parts of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. But […]
Citing Biden’s own FEMA facts isn’t misinformation, Karine Jean-Pierre
In a perfect storm of Democratic nonsense, White House Secretary of State Flack Karine Jean-Pierre spouts factual information about Federal Emergency Management Agency spending and foreign aid that her own employer has published as “misinformation.” After that, he loudly stomped his foot. America needs to prove further that the labels of misinformation and disinformation have […]
FACT CHECK: Matt Gaetz Post About FEMA Funding Is From Hurricane Ian, Not Hurricane Helene
Ann X image It claims to show posts by Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz related to Hurricane Helen. expose their lies pic.twitter.com/LNtiqvB5E8 — Change the system🪷💙 (@ChangeTheSyst14) October 1, 2024 Verdict: Misleading This post is two years old and refers to Hurricane Ian, not Hurricane Helen. Fact check: Hurricane Helen claimed the title of the […]
FEMA chief: Trump accusations 'completely false'
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator DeAnne Criswell said the agency is short on field personnel in states affected by Hurricane Helen, and the federal government does not have enough personnel. He pushed back against former President Trump's “totally false'' claim that there was no one. Recovery assistance available for storm victims. Criswell said in […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Presses FEMA To Not Spend Anymore Taxpayer Dollars On Migrants
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, whose district has been affected by Hurricane Helen and about to be hit by Hurricane Milton, has called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to investigate illegal immigration. We are calling on them to ensure that funds are not sent to. The Daily Caller first obtained a copy […]
Harris: Trump ‘lacks empathy’ in suggesting FEMA diverting funds away from hurricane relief
Vice President Harris suggested on Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lacks compassion for others when discussing former President Trump's claims that he is directing disaster relief funds to immigrants. “It's profound, it's the height of irresponsibility, it's the height of insensitivity, frankly. I mean, lives are literally at stake right now,” Harris […]
Bureaucrats discuss ditching ‘greatest good’ for equity in FEMA disaster-planning meeting
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is a Department of Homeland Security agency tasked with stabilizing and assisting communities after disasters. Hurricane Helen leaves the Biden-Harris administration stretched thin and some hard-hit communities forced to respond. alone. Critics consider political factors that may have weakened government agencies and their ability to adequately respond to this deadly […]