A former supervisor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reportedly directed relief workers to bypass homes displaying Trump signs while conducting post-hurricane outreach. A congressional investigation has begun, and FEMA is under fire.
Marn’i Washington, the FEMA supervisor at the center of the controversy, was dismissed after issuing instructions to disaster relief teams canvassing in Lake Placid, Florida, following Hurricane Milton. She gave written instructions to her team to “avoid homes advertising Trump.”
Washington has since defended her actions, claiming her guidance was based on existing FEMA policies and not limited to her team.
She is also adamant that there should be an investigation, and she does not want to be a scapegoat for the agency’s policy.
The incident has ignited a broader debate over FEMA’s policies and its approach to aiding disaster survivors, regardless of political affiliations.
FEMA’s Response
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell issued a statement on November 9 condemning the alleged actions of an unnamed employee, later confirmed to be Washington.
