Residents of storm-ravaged town where FEMA skipped Trump supporters’ houses confirm they never heard from disaster agency — until now
LAKE PLACID, Fla. — Residents of this small Florida community at the center of a scandal in which FEMA relief workers passed by the homes of Trump supporters survived two hurricanes and were hit by a tornado. said he had never met a federal employee. But on Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency went all […]
GOP rep gives Trump 'french fries certification pin' during stop in storm-ravaged NC town
Representative Chuck Edwards (R) of North Carolina presented former President Trump with a French Fries Recognition Pin in recognition of the former president's work at a McDonald's drive-thru over the weekend. “For those of you who didn't see it, I also own a McDonald's restaurant, so I know you spent a day or so honing […]
Mayorkas faces backlash for bailing early on storm-ravaged North Carolina visit to enjoy upscale cuisine in DC
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was criticized Thursday for visiting storm-ravaged areas of North Carolina for less than six hours. Adding fuel to the fire, the photographer returned to Washington, D.C., later that day and published a snapshot of Mayorkas getting takeout at Nobu, an upscale Japanese restaurant. “When it comes to role models in […]
North Carolina county debunks rumors of ‘bodies everywhere’ and government seizures in storm-ravaged town
Rutherford County in western North Carolina this week debunked two misinformation spread in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen. Rutherford County Emergency Management is aware of some misinformation circulating on social media regarding the situation at Chimney Rock. “We want to directly address these rumors to ensure the public has accurate information,” the mountain said in […]