The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed lawmakers that an employee directed workers assisting hurricane victims to avoid homes displaying yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell emphasized the agency's responsibility to reach out to survivors door-to-door to inform them about available federal resources.
Criswell revealed that the employee in question instructed about 11 staff members to steer clear of homes with pro-Trump signs. After reviewing evidence provided by her senior leadership team, Criswell agreed to terminate the employee. She stated that she does not believe this incident reflects broader cultural issues within FEMA but expressed support for an independent investigation to ascertain the extent of the problem.
