Avoiding Homes with Trump Support Signs: FEMA Supervisor’s Controversial Order
A recent directive from a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supervisor in Florida has sparked controversy after instructing disaster relief workers to “avoid homes” with signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. This revelation has caused a stir within the agency and the affected community.
The FEMA official, identified as Marn’i Washington, reportedly communicated this directive verbally and through a Microsoft Teams chat used by relief workers assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Placid last month, according to a report by the DailyWire.
In a “best practices” memo to employees, Washington explicitly stated, “Avoid homes advertising Trump,” as part of a list of instructions for relief workers. This order resulted in at least 20 homes with Trump signs being skipped over between the end of October and into November.
Messages left in FEMA’s tracking system indicated that relief workers refrained from entering homes displaying Trump banners, thereby denying residents the opportunity to sign up for federal disaster relief assistance following the hurricane’s impact.
A FEMA spokesperson acknowledged the directive to bypass homes of Trump supporters and expressed deep concern over the employee’s actions. Steps have been taken to address the situation, including removing the employee from their role and launching an investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis condemned the incident, denouncing it as an example of government weaponization by partisan activists. He called for an investigation into the discriminatory behavior and expressed optimism for change with new leadership in Washington.
The controversial guidance from the FEMA supervisor comes amidst criticism of the Harris-Biden administration’s response to recent disasters, highlighting the challenges faced by affected communities and the need for accountability within government agencies.
Despite calls for accountability, reports indicate that the FEMA supervisor responsible for the directive has not faced consequences and has been reassigned to a different county in Florida. The situation continues to unfold as stakeholders seek clarity and resolution.
The Post has reached out to Trump’s campaign for their response to the unfolding controversy.
