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Former FEMA Employee Fired For Avoiding Trump Supporters During Relief

People gather at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C.,, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)

A former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee recently fired for allegedly skipping homes of Donald Trump supporters while providing relief in Florida after Hurricane Milton has spoken out, stating that she was following FEMA protocol. The employee, Marn'i Washington, explained that upon arriving in Florida, she observed a work culture of avoidance and de-escalation, particularly in areas displaying Trump signs.

Washington mentioned encountering hostility from residents during relief efforts, with some expressing unwelcome sentiments towards FEMA workers. She emphasized that FEMA guidelines instructed relief workers to prioritize safety and remove themselves from potentially threatening situations.

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